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Templar79
7th August 2013, 10:43
Hi all, after a week of ownership still absolutely loving my beast.

However yesterday I took it on the Motorway for the first time and it drove fine but a few slight worries.

1/ Temp guage is usually stagnant in the centre however yesterday whilst driving it started to nudge down a notch, not down to the next line but just down a little and then went back up. It did this a few times.

2/Slight burning smell, not sure if it is connected but a slight smell like hot oil.

Any pointers, greatly appreciated. I will have it checked properly but just need some ideas to budget for, read a few notes online about sensors and thermostats etc..

Froggy-Mk2
7th August 2013, 11:23
What engine do you have ?

tourer
7th August 2013, 11:37
What engine do you have ?

Alex has a 2003 V6.

kaiser
7th August 2013, 11:41
Stuck thermostat.
Make sure your water level is OK though.

Templar79
7th August 2013, 12:13
Stuck thermostat.
Make sure your water level is OK though.

I thought it was, hope its not much of an expensive job, I will check water also later. Thanks for the replies everyone.

kaiser
7th August 2013, 14:33
Depends what you put in, and who does it.:D
There are a couple of combinations. One should suit you pocket.