Thread: What is an acceptable temp guage reading

Have a 99 Defender 130. Height of summer 40+ outside and it always sits just below the ctr of the gauge. As said b4 these gauges are just a guide. Look on EBay for the didgi gauges that bolt to the rear of the block (where the most heat is). With this mounted along side your original gauge you'll b surprised by the conflicting info from them... 80-100 is normal, up above 105/110 gettin warm. With the didgy gauge you can drive to it. Some also have an alarm which you can set to your preferred max. Good luck!

I had a couple of RRC's the temp gauge in both are awful.
"Normal" ie 20 to 12 position is between about 45oC & 105oC.
If you ever go in the red in a Landy I would suggest stopping very quickly or better to reduce load, drive about 60-80kph. If needed as previously said air-con off heater on.
BTW if you are traveling at speed on a sealed road and your engine gets hot you have a problem.

I digress...... try the engine watchdog, very acurate, quick to change and easy to fit; also saved my block earlier this year when a hose let go.