I have no idea what a normal temp is.
I use a 180 degree thermostat.
My temp is usually right in the middle of the gauge.
If it's hot outside and I'm going over 80 mph, the temp creeps up.
As soon as I slow down, the temp returns to the middle.
Recently, my temp was right in the middle and it was 90 degrees out,
I was going 90, and the temp went DOWN???
I'm thinking I can't trust my gauge any more.
The gauge went down, then up, then back and forth several times.
The next day, it seemed normal again.
I'll replace the sensor and see if that stabilizes the reading.
David

--- In mmpeapsha@yahoogroups.com, "Tim" <dinkpit1956@...> wrote:
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> I cannot say what the norm is for mini's, but almost all american
cars
> the normal operating temp is around 170 to 195, anything over 200 for
> more than a few minutes would make me worry.
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