So picked up my new clio rs 3 today, I noticed that the engine temperature gauge never reaches half way, and fluctuates between the first notch above cold and the second, if I drive it more aggressively it goes down, if I am in traffic or just ticking over it gets to the second dash, is this a problem with temperature sensors? Radiator liquid? Clogged somewhere? As I am new to the brilliant engines in these cars I would like to check it's not an issue, any help would be greatly appreciated
engine temperature gauge
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Yiannis197
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I really don't know why people fit a higher temp thermostat. I've read about it a few times but no justification apart from the 'I want to see the temp needle sitting in the middle'. Surely Renault fitted a low temp thermostat (in comparison to 182) for a reason? More compact engine bay than its predecessor, tuned engine, higher temperatures? I know that Cosworth who is a highly respectable tuner fit a lower temp thermostat with their first stage upgrade on the FA20 platform. According to their webiste ''Stage 1.0 provides a high flow panel air filter, low temperature thermostat and custom Cosworth ECU calibration... '' so I guess there are benefits when running cooler?
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Okay thanks guys, I will replace the thermostat ASAP as I don't like the tempritre flying all over the place while driving
cliovirgin
Gold Member
Hi everyone, any follow-up on the previous posts? My temperature gauge rests a slight bit above the first line/mark. I’m new to Renaults but to me this screams thermostat replacement as I feel the needle should be resting right in
The middle. Any insight on this?
The middle. Any insight on this?
Frank Perry
Platinum Member
Hi fella, yeah thermostats are common to go on these. It's a simple job to replace but make sure you buy a genuine thermostat as the standard ones are rated slightly higher than the original part (can't recall the correct figures).
Renault Clio 197 200 Thermostat - 8200772994
Renault Clio 197 200 Thermostat - Renault Parts Direct - Renault Parts Direct is a web based service from our authorised Renault dealer.
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Genuine Renault part number 8200772994
As I mentioned above - easy to do if you're familiar with a spanner, takes ~30 mintues including topping it back up and bleeding.
Make sure you have some coolant to top it back up with. Probably a decent time to do a coolant flush/change too.
Oh wowsa- that’s hella easy. You weren’t kidding. Just watched a video on YouTube. I’d be willing to do it myself for sure.
Although, its safe to say I need to replace the t-stat, then? Do all temperature gauges on Clios face straight up like all the other cars?
Although, its safe to say I need to replace the t-stat, then? Do all temperature gauges on Clios face straight up like all the other cars?
