Coolant 2.2 Coolant Temperature

hussein · 22nd March 2010, 17:06

Hey guys.

The coolant temperature in all cars I've been in has always gone and sat exactly in the middle of the gauge on the dashboard after a bit of driving around.

My 2.2 is not the same though, it likes to stay a few clicks short of the middle. Its always been like that (I got it in August).

Questions are:

Does your 2.2 temperature stay smack bang in the middle (like it should?) - It would be nice to know if this is a common thing or whether my car actually needs tweaking.
I would have thought that the operating temperature of the engine would have an effect on economy, performance and maybe other things too. Is it really something I should be worried about? A few clicks in engine temperature will probably make a difference over a few thousand miles, right?
Any way of tweaking this? Assuming the gauge on the dash is okay (self-test works fine), and the temperature probe is okay... is there a thermostat somewhere? I guess it must be all software. Call the dealer?

FWH · 22nd March 2010, 17:09

This is normal.

http://www.civinfo.com/wiki/index.ph...ne_temperature

hussein · 22nd March 2010, 17:10

Cool (lol).

FWH · 22nd March 2010, 17:12

It's odd though, I really wonder why they did this.

Relic · 22nd March 2010, 18:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by FWH

It's odd though, I really wonder why they did this.

I reckon its cos when you take it on a track....it will sit bang in the middle.

Anyway doing a trackday soon

elisonex · 22nd March 2010, 18:23

this normal, funny this has been mentioned as i have my car going in on friday for the P2185 sensor 2 engine coolant is broken. car is safe to drive though just the fan is in overdirve. but where the needle sits is normal

dcivic · 23rd March 2010, 18:47

It has been like this in all civics I have driven (from 4th gen onwards).

fidsey · 23rd March 2010, 22:54

Mine sits in exact same position too.

22nd March 2010, 17:06	#1 (permalink)
hussein Dude Car: 2006 EK3 EX, Cosmic. Join Date: 19th March 2009 Location: Sector ZZ9PZA Posts: 112 Thanks given: 10 Thanked 8 Times in 7 Posts iTrader: (4)	2.2 Coolant Temperature Hey guys. The coolant temperature in all cars I've been in has always gone and sat exactly in the middle of the gauge on the dashboard after a bit of driving around. My 2.2 is not the same though, it likes to stay a few clicks short of the middle. Its always been like that (I got it in August). Questions are: Does your 2.2 temperature stay smack bang in the middle (like it should?) - It would be nice to know if this is a common thing or whether my car actually needs tweaking. I would have thought that the operating temperature of the engine would have an effect on economy, performance and maybe other things too. Is it really something I should be worried about? A few clicks in engine temperature will probably make a difference over a few thousand miles, right? Any way of tweaking this? Assuming the gauge on the dash is okay (self-test works fine), and the temperature probe is okay... is there a thermostat somewhere? I guess it must be all software. Call the dealer?

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FWH Super Moderator Car: MX-5 & V70 Join Date: 3rd June 2007 Location: Where Polar Bears roam the streets Posts: 22,064 Thanks given: 506 Thanked 950 Times in 722 Posts iTrader: (0)	This is normal. http://www.civinfo.com/wiki/index.ph...ne_temperature

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hussein Dude Thread starter Car: 2006 EK3 EX, Cosmic. Join Date: 19th March 2009 Location: Sector ZZ9PZA Posts: 112 Thanks given: 10 Thanked 8 Times in 7 Posts iTrader: (4)	Cool (lol).

22nd March 2010, 17:12	#4 (permalink)
FWH Super Moderator Car: MX-5 & V70 Join Date: 3rd June 2007 Location: Where Polar Bears roam the streets Posts: 22,064 Thanks given: 506 Thanked 950 Times in 722 Posts iTrader: (0)	It's odd though, I really wonder why they did this.

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elisonex Supporter Car: vivid blue 2.2 2006 ES Join Date: 7th November 2009 Location: Aberdeen Posts: 549 Thanks given: 15 Thanked 26 Times in 26 Posts iTrader: (0)	this normal, funny this has been mentioned as i have my car going in on friday for the P2185 sensor 2 engine coolant is broken. car is safe to drive though just the fan is in overdirve. but where the needle sits is normal

23rd March 2010, 18:47	#7 (permalink)
dcivic Car: '08 1.8 5d Blueish silver Join Date: 31st March 2009 Location: Lj Posts: 507 Thanks given: 28 Thanked 75 Times in 72 Posts iTrader: (0)	It has been like this in all civics I have driven (from 4th gen onwards).

23rd March 2010, 22:54	#8 (permalink)
fidsey Car: 2006 2.2 5 door sport silver Join Date: 27th February 2010 Location: Leominster Posts: 142 Thanks given: 1 Thanked 9 Times in 9 Posts iTrader: (0)	Mine sits in exact same position too.