temp gauge on 1996 t5

[feeney709]

hi everyone, just want a little advice, got a 850 t5 estate, car never overheats or looses water, but the temp gauge is always just a little over halfway, the van does kick in when meant to, is this normal or am i being to paranoid, thanks

[cameron]

My temp gauge sits at 3 O'Clock most times it only ever goes slightly over if im sat in traffic.

[Rufe]

yes, sounds fine to me mate

[unforgiven]

thats pretty much on the money

[AlanG]

Same as mine buddy. Don't think there's any cause for concern

[t5 pete]

yep that the same as myne and the same as every t5 ive been in so i wouldnt worrie about it as its normal

[yellowt5r]

same here i thought the same but im still certain they are ment to sit slightly under half way or 3 o clock at the most

[850 t5 vs 600cc]

Mine sits just above the half way line but i think the coolant needs changing

[BruceT]

Mine sits very slightly... like 1-2mm over the half way.... or maybe its my eyes.

Was going to flush coolant, new thermostat, new tank and temp sender anyway soon

[aeroresh]

should sit just a smidge over 1/2 way.

The one I had from new did this and so does the one I have now so I guess thats just the way it is.

[AlanG]

When I replaced mine I was offered 88 or 92 degree thermos. Fitted the 92 so theoretically if you fit the 88,temp guage will sit slightly lower. Sounds fine as it is though........