inspecting a cooling

Asked by Guru671XZ Apr 07, 2020 at 09:28 AM about the 2010 Ford Escape XLS FWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

inspecting a cooling system and using an infrared heat gun he has noted that
after about 5 minutes as the engine is warming up from a cold state (10°c) the
radiator and various other cooling system components have all warmed up to
a temperature of approximately 55°c. The engine temperature also indicates
approximately the same temperature as the radiator, 55°c. What does this
indicate and why?  

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James answered 4 years ago

Sounds normal to me. Unless it's not getting any hotter or you're having an overheating problem. Modern vehicles need to be fully warmed up within a certain amount of time from a cold start up. Usually within ten minutes. Normal operating temperature for your Escape is 91°C. If it gets there within ten minutes of a cold start up and stays in that area, you're good. There might be a little fluctuation in temperature as you drive, stop and go, etc. But for the most part it should stay pretty close to the 91°C mark. Hope that helps! Jim

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