Honda Civic engine temp?

Discussion in 'Civic' started by Terry, Dec 9, 2003.

  1. Terry

    Terry Guest

    What should the engine temperature of a 1990 and 1991 Honda Civic
    be. Both my and a friends daughters Civics just feel to take too
    long to warm up. I have placed a lab grade thermocouple on the
    engine, held be a magnet to a bolt, and both get to between 150
    and 165 degrees F in 40F weather. My gut tells me this is a little
    too cold.
    What should I expect to pay for OEM Honda thermostats?
    Terry
     
    Terry, Dec 9, 2003
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  2. Terry

    Tegger® Guest

    (Terry) spake unto the masses in

    About $20. Don't even consider aftermarket. Not worth the hassle.

    1) How's the heater output? Windshield defogging?

    2) How long does the gauge take before the needle gets to full-warm (just
    below half-way)?

    With a good thermostat it should take no more than 5 minutes in cold
    weather to get to full-warm.
     
    Tegger®, Dec 9, 2003
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  3. Terry

    Mista Bone Guest

    those are normal temps during the cold temps, if those were water temps.

    --
    Charles Tague
    93 Honda Civic DX HB
    1.6L SOHC VTEC 14.85 @ 89 mph,1.98 60 ft.
    With ZEX 85 hp ZEX 13.09 @ 103 mph, 1.81 60ft.
    86 Pontiac Trans Am
    225/50/15 GForce Drag Radials
    305 peanut cammed 15.29 @ 88 mph
    http://home.cinci.rr.com/mistab0ne/
     
    Mista Bone, Dec 9, 2003
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  4. Terry

    Indian Summer© Guest

    Indian Summer wrote
    Accord spec says 169-176`F, while dipped in H2O.
    About $15. You might have a choice of two kinds. Pick the higher temp if you
    live in 40`F.
     
    Indian Summer©, Dec 9, 2003
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