Coolant Temp/Syn Oil

[peter at thescirocco.com (Peter)]

Hey Dan,

Try a low temp fan switch, and/or check the terminals for corrosion.
The rad fan wiring is right below the battery, and prone to corrosion. 


Peter
http://thescirocco.com/

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-----Original Message-----
From: scirocco-l-bounces+peter=thescirocco.com@scirocco.org
[mailto:scirocco-l-bounces+peter=thescirocco.com@scirocco.org] On Behalf Of
daniel savatteri
Sent: Friday, July 08, 2005 12:38 PM
To: Scirocco-l@scirocco.org
Subject: Coolant Temp/Syn Oil

So I started using Moble 1 15w50 in my 16v.  My highway cruising coolant
temp has risen to above the led on the gauge (needle just clears the LED). 
Goes back to normal when sitting still. The strangest thing was that when I
put the A/C on the coolant temp drops to normal (needle directly on the LED)
when cruising. This is the same viscosity oil I use in the Castrol GTX which
I've never had a problem with for years.  I know synthetic oil is slightly
thinner than reg oil but that shouldn't be the culprit. Coolant level is
correct and is relatively new, I do need a new battery and am suffering long
cold starts because of the battery.  I'm stuck, need advice from the
almighty list. Please Help!

Dan Savatteri
Black MK2 16v

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