I was also wondering, how long does it take for the engine to get to the
operating temp. I know it's different if you just start and let it idle as
opposed to start and driving off and of course the outside temp.

Joe
-----Original Message-----
From: Chris Stann [mailto:ChrisS@informs.com]
Sent: Tuesday, April 09, 2002 12:46 PM
To: Joe Tu; vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: RE: What's your temp gauge at on the freeway?

Mine is always parked straight up 12 o'clock.  In very heavy traffic, like a
jam on the interstate in July with A/C on, it will eventually crawl to 2/3.
That's when the radiator fan kicks in and keeps it there until I get moving
again.

Chris,

'85 Westy.

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com]On Behalf
Of Joe Tu
Sent: Tuesday, April 09, 2002 2:41 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: What's your temp gauge at on the freeway?

I live in Socal, so not super hot weather here, and my gauge seems to run
about 1/3 up, well below the red light. Is that normal? Is my van running
too cold? It will go up to half, over the light, in city driving, or if
stopped for a while. The thermostat was replaced not long ago. Also, I
recalled when I was driving on a trip through a colder area, say 10-20
degrees F, the needle would be way down there, almost nothing, is that
normal or is my thermostat not working right? or was it due to me having the
heater on?