Average Water Temperature On 96Disco??

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Sep 29, 2009 | 12:19 PM

josemex

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Average Water Temperature On 96Disco??

I'm having problems with my temperature gaude on my 96 disco and I hooked up a Scanguauge to it via obdII to get accurate readings , any one knows whats the average temperature my disco should run at???[PHP

Sep 29, 2009 | 12:32 PM

LRScott

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I do not have a discovery, but the engine in mine is the same as yours, and will run anywhere between 185 to 210F.

Sep 29, 2009 | 01:01 PM

okdiscoguy

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what are you getting for readings? The above temps are what I get.

Sep 29, 2009 | 03:03 PM

josemex

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I'm getting 195-221 I'm in florida though??? what do you guy's think???

Sep 29, 2009 | 03:11 PM

Disco Mike

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Not knowing the overall condition of your coolant, t/stat and radiator can make a difference but your numbers are OK.

Sep 29, 2009 | 04:32 PM

josemex

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I took off the radiator to clean it and it looked ok , just flush it two weeks ago, fan blows pretty hard and I can listen to the electric fans come on when I turn the ac on.

Sep 29, 2009 | 06:13 PM

LRScott

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Things should be normal then. It is not uncommon for an electrical short to cause the temp gauge to malfunction. Mine does this and it is extremely annoying.

Sep 29, 2009 | 06:50 PM

Spike555

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My DI runs at 196 on the road and 200 in traffic, 210 while off roading.

Sep 29, 2009 | 08:54 PM

lipadj46

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In the summer my DII runs 92 C running (196 F) and 100 C (210 F) idling or going slow uphill. Mine ran hot like yours until I did a really thorough coolant flush (engine, radiator and heater).