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Where should the temperature gauge be on a Mercedes?
Temperature Gauge is Normal When the engine is functioning, and the coolant is doing its job, the temperature gauge needle should be somewhere in the middle between the hot and cold indicators. “Normal” temperature reading can vary from vehicle to vehicle so don’t be alarmed where yours settles.
Is water temp same as engine temp?
The coolant is a direct correlation to your engine temperature. The oil temp gauge measures your oil only, and oil is there to lubricate your motor not cool it down. so you would want a water temp gauge to know your engine temp.
What is normal water temp on a car?
The acceptable range for an engine to run at sits between 195 degrees and 220 degrees Fahrenheit. This assumes a person is running a 50/50 mix of antifreeze and water.
At what temperature does car overheat?
between 195 and 200 degrees Fahrenheit
Most vehicles operate between 195 and 200 degrees Fahrenheit, and if your car exceeds this temperature, the engine can quickly overheat. As such, it’s best not to drive your car if you start it up and notice the temperature gauge reading higher than usual.
Does Mercedes Benz run hot?
On especially hot days, even the most cared-for vehicles are susceptible to overheating. Mercedes-Benz is known for their luxury vehicles and tough engineering that can withstand serious tests. Unfortunately, even a Mercedes can overheat in the middle of a country road, leaving you stranded.
What is water temp in cars?
Is water temp gauge important?
The temperature gauge is an important tool in your vehicle that shows the temperature of your engine’s coolant. Contact YourMechanic and have your car inspected for overheating if it reads too high, as this can cause serious problems.
What’s the normal temperature of a Mercedes Benz engine?
Car engines are designed to operate upwards of 220-230 degrees Fahrenheit, which is 110 degrees Celsius Brad, ASE Certified Technician Category: Mercedes Satisfied Customers:2,366 Experience: ASE Certified Master Technician Verified Brad and 87 other Mercedes Specialists are ready to help you
What should the oil and water temp be in an AMG?
Not sure about AMG models which may be able to run at elevated oil and water temperatures but for most cars, water temp : do not exceed 110 degrees Thanks for the reply guys! Odessus: which are u driving and is it constant below 100 even on a hot afternoon?
What should the engine temperature be in a W204?
Different years and models of W204’s must have very slightly different ECU programming. My 2008 W204 C220 CDI (2.2L Diesel with 70,000Km) was reading between 70C to 80C for over a year and would always fall below 70 when going down a long hill, ie with engine doing the braking.
How does the air temperature affect the engine temperature?
The engine temperature will be more affected by the ambient air temperature. It could be stuck such that the engine takes a long time or never actually reaches normal operating temp when the ambient air temperature is cold and the engine runs hotter than normal or even overheats when the air temperature is hot. Some normal fluctuation is normal.