Normal Tempature Range

[kubasek]

Hi, I just bought my first Porsche last fall and I have a concern. It is a 2000 Boxster 2.7L 5 speed. I would like to know what the normal position or range for the tempature gauge is, because mine is in the middle of 180 and 225. The coolant level is good, I cleaned the radiators this winter and the mixture is correct as well. Is this normal any input would be great. Thanks

[steve_wilwerding]

In normal driving in my 98 Boxster, the needle is usually in the middle of the 8 in 180. In hard driving on a really hot day, it will be in the middle of the 0 in 180. The only time I've seen it go higher than that is during track driving on a 98 degree day - then it was about halfway between the 180 and 225.

So, if you're seeing the needle at that level during normal driving, it may be a little high.

[kubasek]

Thanks, that answers my question. Do you have any ideas of what it could be? Like I said before I have cleaned the radiators and the coolant mixture is correct and full. Both fans are running(low and high speeds) thermostat is functioning as well, never lost any coolant. I have noticed that the water pump is new(previous installed). The boxster has 61,xxx miles and is a 2.7L manual trans. Any additional ideas would be great !! Thanks again

[birdman]

Some air may remain in the cooling system. The waterpump change allowed air to get into the cooling system.

[kubasek]

I have purchased a air-vac tool to pull a vacuum on the cooling system this weekend. I pulled vacuum(20in of vac.) on the system and it held indicating no leaks, filled system and test drove. It seem to drop temp. a little(3 degs. cent. on the scan tool, still around 99 degs. cent.)Any more advise would be great. Thanks Again!!!! :clapping: