SL/R129: how hot shoudl my sl600 run?
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how hot shoudl my sl600 run?
hello
i own a 1996 sl600 and my radiator just went out. I changed the radiator and I never looked at the temp gauge until now. I noticed that my car runs anywhere from 80 to 105 degrees c. Is this normal if not whta should i do>?
i own a 1996 sl600 and my radiator just went out. I changed the radiator and I never looked at the temp gauge until now. I noticed that my car runs anywhere from 80 to 105 degrees c. Is this normal if not whta should i do>?
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From: L.A.
SL000
NICE FRONT BUMPER............eabul
Originally Posted by eabul
hi,
change the thermostat to be safe....
you should chanage it when changing the radiator...
change the thermostat to be safe....
you should chanage it when changing the radiator...
Mine is just a little above 80 ...and never goes over 90.
Make sure your electric fans are working!!!
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From: So. Cal.
SL500 2001 Formula 1 Edition;
Originally Posted by tsikos
How do I do that?
You can check the fan clutch by having someone start the engine while you hold on to the fan. If the fan stays still and doesn't chop off your hand, it is bad. If it chops off your hand, it is probably good.
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From: Kingdom of Bahrain
R129 500
Originally Posted by mebeJOE
You can check the fan clutch by having someone start the engine while you hold on to the fan. If the fan stays still and doesn't chop off your hand, it is bad. If it chops off your hand, it is probably good.
anyway, the fans works in two stages, high(above90) and midhigh(above80) tempratures, some time time it works in hi stage only. i had to change the thermostate for it work again.
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From: Toronto
1998 E320, 1994 320 SL,2000 Ford F 150.1997 Gixxer 1100
I am not sure about the 600 SL, however, my 320 runs between 80 and 105 too and I did a head gasket job,thermostat, radatior and fan changed ( remember to change all fluids as per owners handbook, expensive lesson here) My sister 92 300 Sl consistenltly runs the same temp too. It goes up to 105 in heavy traffic and stays a hair above 80 at highway speeds.
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From: Byblos,Lebanon
SL 55 , Infinity FX37, Aprilia Caponord Rally
Originally Posted by kerrypacker
I am not sure about the 600 SL, however, my 320 runs between 80 and 105 too and I did a head gasket job,thermostat, radatior and fan changed ( remember to change all fluids as per owners handbook, expensive lesson here) My sister 92 300 Sl consistenltly runs the same temp too. It goes up to 105 in heavy traffic and stays a hair above 80 at highway speeds.
It is normal and if you are used to Japanese cars,you'll be scared to death when you drive an MB.
The temperature variation depends on trafic and A/C usage.
If it's summer and you're driving uphill with the A/C on,your temp. will run up to 110C...It's perfectly normal...and don't let people tell you that you need
new this and new that...I was scared at first and changed my thermostat,fan clutch,water pump,and cleaned and flushed the radiator..still the same temp.
I have seen 110C on new R230....The main thing is not to go over 120,then you have a problem..
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SL300 93
I bought an SL300 1993, also experienced overheating problem on and off. On top of that, the AC also sometimes works and sometimes does'nt. I guess it's the thermostat. Anybody has any idea? Any reader in Bangkok, Thailand can recommend a reliable independant garage in Sathorn area is greatly appreciated.
