richyrx8

OK so i have a 2005 manual, i changed de spark plugs, i´m getting new coils and i changed de cat for a mid pipe... at fist the cat was wetting really hot, the car was losing power going uphill and for a long distance (for example when driving from the ariport to the city) that's why i replaced the cat but that did't work... the whole front of the car gets really hot! the temperture nedle doesn't go up so i'm guessin the engine temperture it's fine BUT still... under the hood gets extreamly hot!! is that normal?? any ideas???

jasonrxeight

its normal
sometimes when its REALLY hot, the fans would keep spinning when you turn off the car.

quazmosis

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As long as your default temp gauge sits at about 2.5 ticks to the left of the middle, your completely fine. As soon as it moves farther to the right than that its too late.

richyrx8

The temp gauge it's right in the middle... i've heard the fans working after i've turn off the car a few times... so i'm guesin' that my car's alright...thanks for your help guys!

Eish

your car is really hot !

quazmosis

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NO you're not fine if its right in the middle. Perhaps check your coolant or get a coolant change. It should not be directly in the middle. 2.5 ticks to the left is the norm. Middle bad, Right even worse.

MazdaRX-8SPEED

well then why is he losing power going up hill? cause im having same problem but my gauge is a line under mid..

Razz1

Learn how to read!

He told you, he replaced the CAt and it works fine.

Now go get your self a hunting dog!

MazdaRX-8SPEED

damn! i misread...

RMXG8

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mine gets to about 233 and thats alittle pass half and cools itself back down but that at like 115 deg out the dealers said it was fine as long as its not pinned at hot and it cools back down.