Hi all,

 

I just purchased a 2010 Corolla hatch acent and after driving ofr just a short distance the engine feels really warm to hot, is this normal??

 

Thanks

What do you mean "Feels"?

Well, you work it out..

 

it has a thermostat to make sure it heats up quickly...

 

It has a fire in each cylinder at over 1000deg C

 

Why would you be touching an engine anyway... haven't you got a girlfriend?

 

So, does the temperature gauge show its over halfway?? Does a thermometer in the radiaitor show it goes over 90deg when idling?? Have you any scientific or engineering facts to back up this assertion?

 

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Actually, to put it in context, my 1994 Sentra would be up to running temperature within a Km of starting it in the morning, and I'm sure cars have got better at heating up faster in those 20years. A cold engine is a bad engine! More wear, more atmospheric pollution, more fuel used.

Edited January 31, 201412 yr by altezzaclub

What do you mean "Feels"?

 

 

First of all. What does your dash temperature gauge say?

Edited January 31, 201412 yr by B.L.Z.BUB

HI All, and thank you for your responses,i should have been more specific,the gauge is around the halfway mark but when i say the engine feels hot is when i open the bonnet even the rod that supports the bonnet feels hot,,,,maybe thats normal...ps.....should i be able to hear the thermostat fan come on as i am driving???

 

Thanks again,,

In my opinion, on a car so young - if the gauge is fine, then the temperature is fine. On most cars the needle should read a little under half way on the dial.

 

You bought a new car and naturally, you are 'nit-picking'.

 

If you are still worried, take it to a reputable mechanic.

If you were idling, which is the most likely time for the fan to come on, you might hear it. I've just removed the fan from my 4K and the silence is quite noticeable! I don't expect it to come on at 100kph, and you wouldn't hear it anyway.

 

If you're worried, get a 110deg thermometer, take off the rad cap and put the thermometer in. Start the motor and leave it idling. You could time it on a watch, as you will see the temp suddenly go up as the thermostat opens, then slowly climb over 80deg, and the fan should come on around 95deg. You could note the point where the gauge needle is at important temperatures, mainly when the thermostat just opens, and halfway between that and 100deg.

 

The pressure of the radiator cap will mean it won't boil until over 100deg normally, so you have some flexibility if the fan comes on at 95.

 

If the water is getting to 98 and the fan hasn't come on, turn it off and have the fan system checked.

Hi everyone, i was wondering where can i get my radio code from? as i disconnected the battery,,its a Corolla hatch 2010. ps..someone told me its the 3 last digits of the vin chassis numbers!!

 

Thanks again....

Toyota can supply it.