• Mustang Forums
  • 1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk-
  • 1994 - 1995 Specific Tech

causes for car running hot

  • Thread starter Thread starter _MATiC
  • Start date Start date May 11, 2005
M

_MATiC

New Member
Sep 24, 2003
140
0
0
El Paso, TX
May 11, 2005
#1
  • May 11, 2005
  • #1
list a few..most importantly, i wanna know if you have less oil than your supposed to, would that cause your car to run hotter than usual? my car also pings pretty bad but that might be due to the fact that my timing is pretty fuct...
 

way2fast4u

New Member
Apr 6, 2005
33
0
0
Marina Del Rey
May 11, 2005
#2
  • May 11, 2005
  • #2
_MATiC said:
list a few..most importantly, i wanna know if you have less oil than your supposed to, would that cause your car to run hotter than usual? my car also pings pretty bad but that might be due to the fact that my timing is pretty fuct...
Click to expand...

Well my oil level is fine.. But what i did notice is running 13* timing with 89 octane car ran hot and Pinged!! But with that timing and 91 octane no ping no running hot..

So im thinking that yes our cars do get hot cause of different setups but if we start with the basics should be simple.. So my suggestions to all is Run 91 octane thats makes a big difference..
 

HISSIN50

"How long does it take to get help in here?
15 Year Member
Nov 29, 1999
31,179
34
129
May 11, 2005
#3
  • May 11, 2005
  • #3
detonation and preignition and running hot are like a downhill snowball - each makes the other worse.

cleaning chambers, lowering timing, upping octane, cleaning MAF, ECT and ACT sensors, ensuring that EGR is flowing fully when it should, having adequate fuel pressure and volume, and many other things can affect pinging and running hot.

running hot alone can cause detonation. more info would help.

good luck.
 
M

_MATiC

New Member
Sep 24, 2003
140
0
0
El Paso, TX
May 12, 2005
#4
  • May 12, 2005
  • #4
well my car runs fine, the temp gauge reads below the m at regular driving..when i floor it, the longer i keep going at WOT, the hotter the car gets. it also does this when im going up a hill (we have a mountain here and its abuot 10 mins uphill). if i'm driving reg. it keeps it's cool..i have the 180* tstat in it and a new radiator, new water pump..
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Similar threads

F
Ford 460 swap
  • Ford460
  • Sep 13, 2026
  • 1996 - 2004 SN95 Mustang -General/Talk-
Replies
6
Views
469
1996 - 2004 SN95 Mustang -General/Talk- Sep 14, 2026
Ford460
F
F
2004 Mustang GT – Fuel Pump Not Priming
  • Fayio
  • Apr 22, 2026
  • SN95 4.6L Mustang Tech
Replies
7
Views
528
SN95 4.6L Mustang Tech Apr 27, 2026
n0v8or
N
Alternator not charging
  • SchwarzStock
  • Jul 6, 2026
  • 1965 - 1973 Classic Mustangs -General/Talk-
Replies
3
Views
256
1965 - 1973 Classic Mustangs -General/Talk- Oct 17, 2026
SchwarzStock
Hard to start when engine is cold
  • 86_Capri
  • Mar 11, 2026
  • 1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk-
  • 2
Replies
32
Views
2K
1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk- Jun 21, 2026
CAMTWO1070
Can ya Hemi now?
  • RaggedGT
  • Jul 2, 2026
  • Other Auto Tech
Replies
0
Views
164
Other Auto Tech Jul 2, 2026
RaggedGT
Share:
Bluesky Email Share Link
  • Mustang Forums
  • 1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk-
  • 1994 - 1995 Specific Tech
Menu
Log in

Register

  • Forums
  • What's new
  • Media
  • Resources
  • Contact
  • Sponsor
X

Privacy & Transparency

We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

  • Personalized ads and content
  • Content measurement and audience insights

Do you accept cookies and these technologies?

X

Privacy & Transparency

We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

  • Personalized ads and content
  • Content measurement and audience insights

Do you accept cookies and these technologies?