The owners manual states pretty clearly that normal operating temperature
is anywhere in the bold white zone, and not to be alarmed at variances.
Load, climbing, low tire pressure, incorrect timing, fat passengers, and
sunspots can cause your temps to escalate.

For most VW's, the temp under 'average' conditions is on or near the LED,
but I have seen mine near the tippy-top (in Golfs, Jettas, etc.) for hours
when in stop and go traffic in the summer with the A/C blasting. No big
deal.

As an added bonus, when the temp gets at or near the top of the gauge, you
get to hear the high speed on your radiator fan; (you will initially think
the Second Coming has arrived when you hear it).

Stop and check things out if the LED flashes.

Cheers,

G. Matthew Bulley
Bulley-Hewlett & Associates
www.bulley-hewlett.com
Cary, NC USA
888.468.4880 tollfree

-----Original Message-----
From:   Munga Correa [SMTP:mungareyes@HOTMAIL.COM]
Sent:   Wednesday, May 05, 1999 9:37 AM
To:     vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject:        Where Does the Engine Temp Gauge Rest Usually?

Hello everyone--As you can tell I am new to this Vanagon stuff..but one
quick question. When I drive around town the temp gauge usually stays
around
the middle but occasionally it moves to the right of the little round red
light and the radiator kicks on as I am driving. Could this be a bad sign
or
what? Also...I want to get my coolant flushed out..any recommendations as
to
where i can get this done..Dealership?--Thanks for the list---Adam

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