4kq temp gauge

[Robert M]

Well, depends on how long it's been idling and the ambient temp.

In cool weather my car is ~1/3 from the bottom.  In hot weather it will go 
all the way to about 7/8ths full scale.

If your fan runs and shuts off and the oil temp is ok don't worry too much 
about the gauge reading, unless it's pegged.  The Audi gauge is simply more 
sensitive (and informative) than your typical temp gauge, which often have 
big deadspots engineered in.

The Miata for example will read about 3/8th scale from 7 minutes after 
starting until the water temp is over 110C (~230F)- too hot!  If it swings 
right there's immediate danger.

It's built that way on purpose, to keep people from 'worrying'.  Useless.

Robert

>From: "nick maraschiello" <x2hunt at hotmail.com>
>To: quattro at audifans.com
>Date: Tue, 25 Apr 2006 23:53:29 -0600
>
>Where is the temp guage supposed to read when the car is at idle? 1986 4kq
>
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