[Biturbos4] 2000 S4 Running Hot

[docwyte@comcast.net]

My temp gauge is always in the middle, period.  Even in 100+ heat with the AC on, it's in the middle.  

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> Agreed. The temp gauge needle on my 00 S4 is always in the middle unless the 
> outside temp is 90+ degrees and the air is on. Then, the temp gauge needle is 
> slightly to the right (1 o'clock) of the middle - never near 'H'. I have 105k mi 
> on my S4. I've driven every mile except the first 200. You definitely need to 
> have an Audi dealership or independent shop (that works on Audis) check this 
> out. You probably have a blocked thermostat. 
> 
> 
> 
> Ti Kan wrote: 
> r harout writes: 
> > I'm curious to know how hot these cars are supposed to 
> > run.. Just purchased an '00 with 80K and was in 
> > traffic this a.m. when the temp gauge went a tick 
> > below 'H.' 
> 
> Something is wrong. Under normal circumstances, after warmup, 
> the coolant temp gauge should always be in the middle position. 
> Under extreme conditions it might veer over the middle just a 
> bit but I've never seen it go anywhere close to the 'H' zone. 
> 
> > I could feel the heat coming from the engine bay. The 
> > a/c started to blow hot air, and I thought the car was 
> > going to explode after 2 hours in traffic. 
> 
> Maybe your thermostat is blocked, or the radiator cooling fan 
> isn't working? It's supposed to be driven by the engine via 
> a clutch mechanism, and there are two supplemental electric 
> fans too. 
> 
> -Ti 
> -- 
> Ti Kan 
> http://www.amb.org/ti 
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> 
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