HEAT!

Mr.Resist0r · 09-13-2003, 03:48 PM

Ok guys, my car has always ran a little hot--I asked my dad about this and he said maybe we should check on a new thermostat(the cheapest alternative). I have always blamed it on the fact that the 1st gen SC2's dont even have a grill--or anyway for air to get into the engine.

Last night when I was leaving the football game, just sitting in line to get out of the parking lot--the engine heat rose all the way to 3/4 until the radiator kicked in and knocked it down to 1/4. I dont know why it got so hot just idling, its the first time it has ever done that. Have any suggestions?

Thanks

KAdams4458 · 09-13-2003, 04:29 PM

My '93 SC2 does the exact same thing. According to Saturn it's perfectly normal.

Personally, I'm going to eventually have my cooling fan engagement temp set a bit lower. Until then, I just avoid idling in one place too long or use the AC to keep the cooling fan running when I'm in sitting in traffic.

Dman · 09-13-2003, 07:55 PM

I used to always worry about my 95 overheating cuz the needle would edge its way up to 3/4 mark. but recently I trusted that my fan really did work when the needle went up that high. And i found out that it was true that my fan wouldn't turn on until just past the 3/4 mark. I know it kinda sucks, but once it kicked in, that needle was down to 1/4 in about 2 minutes. Don't worry, it is just a normal operation. You could always put in a radiator additive to help keep the engine cooler. Some people use Redline Water wetter, and there is another brand, but i forget.

Because their is no moving air, the engine will get hot when in stop and go traffic or just sitting around. Don't worry too much about it.

RiceRocket · 09-13-2003, 08:18 PM

Mine does the same thing. I think it's pretty normal. I left the car outside on a hot (95) day and when I came back out less than 2mins later it was about a hair away from 3/4 but after about a 1/2 mile of driving it was back to 1/4.

Mr.Resist0r · 09-14-2003, 10:24 PM

Ok, thanks guys

I talked to my dad about this after I posted and he told me it is perfectly normal too. Guess I am just too quick to jump to conclusions.