What is the average temp that my nissian should be running at! its about half way on the open road and in town goes a bit over this just want to make sure its right, would rather do preventative work on it than a big bill when it goes bang, Cheers
ralphdog1,
Jan 18, 3:51am
How long have you had it, what colour is the coolant and have you ever had the radiator cleaned out or done any other cooling system maintenance!
dave653,
Jan 18, 4:25am
Flush the entire system. including the heater, fill with plain water, add a bottle of Redlines Water Wetter, you'll be much better off. Stay away from 'antifreeze' as it prevents heat transfer. But, check the thermostat first, it's the cheapest 'fixit'.
henderson_guy,
Jan 18, 4:47am
Flushing won't do much. Take the radiator out and take it to a specialist to get rodded out, should cost ~$100. Replace the thermostat, and the radiator cap. That should get you away laughing. If it doesn't sort it, then you need to start looking at the water pump.
mugenb20b,
Jan 18, 5:10am
Spot on.
mugenb20b,
Jan 18, 5:12am
Can you please explain how!
dr.bob2,
Jan 18, 6:58am
Had it 3yrs and has been flushed a couple times in that time think its green
kingfisher21,
Jan 18, 6:59am
He's right, glycol has shit thermal transfer properties, straight clean water and Redline is the way to go and works very well, it's a corrosion inhibitor as well.
dr.bob2,
Jan 18, 7:00am
That kinda sounds what I got it booked in for on monday and dads putting in a new thermostat in on the week end (must tell him so he doesnt got fishing instead lol) Just wanted to make sure was heading down the right track
dr.bob2,
Jan 18, 7:05am
Bare with me cause I know NOTHINGabout motors some does Redline do the samethingas antifreeze, do I ask the mechanic to put that redline in instead!
thewomble1,
Jan 18, 7:42am
The temperature gauge is showing what the temperature should be. Nothing wrong leave good alone.
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