1996 V6 Astina

Bob Luben · 18-06-2012, 06:15 PM

Have just bought a 1996 Astina V6 hardtop. Have found that the Temp runs at the high end on the gauge constantly past half way, is this normal. If anyone has any suggestions, would appreciate it.

Bob L

project.r.racing · 18-06-2012, 06:56 PM

normal running temp, the gauge needle should be 1-2mm under horizental.

Ch4rli3 · 20-06-2012, 11:35 AM

Thats exactly what was wrong with my 96 V6 Astina, same hardtop, auto. I found it was my heater hose.

Cosmo Dude · 20-06-2012, 01:37 PM

Make sure you have the correct thermostat. Most places list a standard thermostat but the V6 one is different. If you use the wrong one you can just be circulating hot coolant around the engine bypassing the radiator.

18-06-2012, 06:15 PM	#1
Bob Luben Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Warriewood Sydney. Car: CX7 Posts: 4	1996 V6 Astina Have just bought a 1996 Astina V6 hardtop. Have found that the Temp runs at the high end on the gauge constantly past half way, is this normal. If anyone has any suggestions, would appreciate it. Bob L

20-06-2012, 01:37 PM	#4
Cosmo Dude コスモ Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Location: Vic Car: Mazda '95 Astina I4, '86 B2K and '10 3 MZR-CD Posts: 7,888 View Photos By: Cosmo Dude	Make sure you have the correct thermostat. Most places list a standard thermostat but the V6 one is different. If you use the wrong one you can just be circulating hot coolant around the engine bypassing the radiator. __________________ My 'stina Hatch

18-06-2012, 06:56 PM	#2
project.r.racing Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: n/a Car: n/a Posts: 10,929	normal running temp, the gauge needle should be 1-2mm under horizental.

20-06-2012, 11:35 AM	#3
Ch4rli3 Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Brisbane Car: Mazda Astina 323 96 model Posts: 35 View Photos By: Ch4rli3	Thats exactly what was wrong with my 96 V6 Astina, same hardtop, auto. I found it was my heater hose.