right below the middle line is ok


Modified by sirrjibbalott at 1:09 PM 10/14/2006

 

I don't have a Type R motor, but my LS or any other Honda/Acura I've been in the needle is usually below the middle. I think you're fine.

 

It's completely normal.

 

Mine usually stays at 1/2 to mid temp, don't think it has ever touched the middle line

 

if you are real worried or it gets worse just get a new thermostat there like 12 dollars and take 15 min to install

 

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Why are you suggesting that he change parts when there is nothing wrong?

 

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Agreed, you temperatures Sound normal to me.

You will know when you are running too Cool. Temp guage will only get to first tick mark or 1/8th across the temp guage and you most likely will throw a CEL because the secondary (heated) 02 sensor isn't getting hot enough.

 

Running cold is never making it to the first hash line on the temperature gauge. Thats what my R did and i replaced the thermostat and now im back to normal (about 3/4 the way to the middle line). I think ure fine.

 

thanks guys you were alot of help

For everyone on Honda-Tech

 

My turbo R sits at the line below midway

My all motor gsR sits just a hair beneath halfway. It also has a larger radiator.

Whats the deal?

 

drive it harder and shift higher if that doesn't work take some coolent out, if you see smoke you took too much out.

 

get a new guage? =P
It's not running cooler...
My friend's EG swap was doing the samething until he changed to an integra guage

 

lol...with the Spoon thermostat, C&R full length radiator and SPAL fan my needle never goes far enough to uncover the "C" line (shows ~120* F on the AutoMeter gauge) while cruising.