E essannekay New Member Aug 28, 2018 1 0 1 Peoria, Arizona Aug 28, 2018 #1 Aug 28, 2018 #1 '96 Mustang 3.8l v6 The temp gauge is constantly reading cold even after it had overheated. It's not throwing any codes other than a purge valve malfunction, not sure if it's related in any way. What do I need to check?
'96 Mustang 3.8l v6 The temp gauge is constantly reading cold even after it had overheated. It's not throwing any codes other than a purge valve malfunction, not sure if it's related in any way. What do I need to check?
wmburns SN Certified Technician Aug 14, 2009 5,892 521 204 Houston Texas Aug 28, 2018 #2 Aug 28, 2018 #2 IMO you should verify there isn't any air trapped inside the coolant jacket. IF the ECT is in contact with air instead of coolant it will read low. V6 coolant refilling procedure: https://www.allfordmustangs.com/for...stang-irregular-rpms-showing-hot.html#2604913
IMO you should verify there isn't any air trapped inside the coolant jacket. IF the ECT is in contact with air instead of coolant it will read low. V6 coolant refilling procedure: https://www.allfordmustangs.com/for...stang-irregular-rpms-showing-hot.html#2604913