[jeffkyle]

I have an 06 with the 2.0L engine. The heat did not blow real hot so I did the odometer test mode which read a max of 70C and did not appear to cycle the temp up / down indicating the thermostat opening and closing. I replaced the thermostat and now I have great heat! However, running the odometer test mode, now I read up to 108 C and the temperature does still not cycle the temp up and down. The outside air temp was cold, at 30 F. Is 108 C on the CHT sensor cause for concern? The temp gage on the dash is reading near center before and after thermostat change.

 

[FocusKnot]

No problem with 108 C (226 F). That is normal for these engines. Gauge is usually straight up.

 

[sailor]

You wouldn't want to see any "cycling" of the temps., it's showing CHT (cylinder head temp) and the objective is to keep that as stable as possible.

 

[jeffkyle]

Thanks for the reply. The hose going to the thermostat is cool to the touch, the other hose is hot when engine is at temp. I guess the when the stat opens it pulls coolant from radiator into engine. Is this correct flow direction or vise versa?

 

[sailor]

Yeah, that's what the diagram shows.

Small hose there is always flowing, and the radiator returns that way when needed. Both go from there to the water pump for distribution.