jfb318

Can someone please tell me what temp is normal for an SL500, mine is running about 95c. Idling for a few minutes brings it to just about 100c. normal?????

Mustard

Apparently its normal - but it does seem too high to me.

Anything under 100, they say, is within spec.

blueSL

Also, you're in Florida which is a tad warmer at this time of year than Cornwall

I think 100C is normal in high ambient. Remember the coolant is under pressure and has additives, both of which will raise its boiling point, so providing the hoses are as they should be, she's not going to blow.

Mustard

You can say that again, BlueSL!! Bloody freezing here, so we're off to NZ for a month or two later in January.

So whats this about a trickle charger? Is it needed for 8 weeks away and how do I go about that?

blueSL

They plug into a wall socket and the power recepticle in the boot/trunk. Dealers should have them or else you can buy at CPC (www.cpc.co.uk) part no CP01251, £13.13 + VAT

Mustard

Thanks, must do it.

But can't get that part number up. Its a memory saver for if the battery goes flat, not a trickle charger. Is that what you'd recommend?