That's a pretty cool readout! I didn't know they had those.
Does that plug right into the OBD2 port? So I'm assuming it's taking data directly from the ECM. Far out!
How hot does the coolant temp get? Because this rig is supposed to use a 195-degree thermostat.
If it's not warming up to full operating temp, it definitely will get poorer mpg.
Another consideration would be if the engine coolant temperature sensor was out-of-cal. Obviously the ECM only knows what temp the sensor reports. So if the sensor is off, that certainly could affect operation. You could use an infrared thermometer on the engine to get a good idea of operating temps.
Looks like this engine uses the same ol' 2-wire brass temp sensor that my Stone Age 3.4 60-deg V6 uses. I've had trouble with those before, as well. If you were to shoot the metal body of that sensor with the infrared thermometer, you'd get a pretty good idea of how hot it's running. There's also a check you can make with an ohmmeter and thermometer.
But maybe that temp was before the engine got fully warm. Just wondering.
Does that plug right into the OBD2 port? So I'm assuming it's taking data directly from the ECM. Far out!
How hot does the coolant temp get? Because this rig is supposed to use a 195-degree thermostat.
If it's not warming up to full operating temp, it definitely will get poorer mpg.
Another consideration would be if the engine coolant temperature sensor was out-of-cal. Obviously the ECM only knows what temp the sensor reports. So if the sensor is off, that certainly could affect operation. You could use an infrared thermometer on the engine to get a good idea of operating temps.
Looks like this engine uses the same ol' 2-wire brass temp sensor that my Stone Age 3.4 60-deg V6 uses. I've had trouble with those before, as well. If you were to shoot the metal body of that sensor with the infrared thermometer, you'd get a pretty good idea of how hot it's running. There's also a check you can make with an ohmmeter and thermometer.
But maybe that temp was before the engine got fully warm. Just wondering.
