internal temperature of a 95 acura integra

1995 ACURA INTEGRA
200,000 MILES
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MARKSPENCER469
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i just got a new digital gauge for my 95 acura integra ls 4 doorand it keeps telling me a different temp eevery time i turn the car on and off. when i turn the car on and let it warm up all the way the digital tgauge tells me the temp is anywhere between 70-157 and when the car is off and completely cooled off it tells me anywhere between 0-70. what temp is my vehicle supposed to be when its fully warmed up?
Mar 16, 2012 at 4:06 AM
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RIVERMIKERAT
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The engine? That would depend on a plethora of parameters. The thermostat is designed to open when the engine block reaches about 180-190 degrees. And it can go as high as 210 degrees (maybe 220) under heavy load. Completely cooled off it should be ambient temperature.
Mar 16, 2012 at 6:43 AM
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