Coolant Temp/Syn Oil

[fahrvegnugen at cox.net (David Utley)]

IMHO, I would rather know the cause as opposed to fixing something that was not, or should not be broken.  A low-temp fan switch (in my experience) kills economy and power...

David
> 
> From: "Peter" <peter@thescirocco.com>
> Date: 2005/07/08 Fri PM 07:09:31 EDT
> To: "'daniel savatteri'" <yoscirocco@hotmail.com>
> CC: scirocco-l@scirocco.org
> Subject: RE: Coolant Temp/Syn Oil
> 
> 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/
> 
> Please! Include the previous text in your reply...
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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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