BritBoy

Hey there. I got my P5 about 3 weeks ago and had a question about the temperature gauge. Once the engine warms up the gauge stays just below 50%. It never goes above this, but my Wife showed concern as her Saturn operates at around 25%. I said it was due to the difference in manufacturer/thermostat/gauge etc. but I wanted to check with you guys. Where does the needle on your gauge typically sit?

Oh, and another quick question. Occasionally at around 30-40 mph I get this noticeable resonant whirring sound, almost like a bearing is going out. The car is a 2003 with Tiptronic transmission and 20k on the clock. Any ideas?

Cheers

tonkabui

that's normal. right under 50%.

amrit

mine is always right around 50% as well so that's normal.

if it's more than that, then something is wrong.

Rusty

Agreed. Also My Saturn runs about 25% too. Saturns just run that way. Those guages are not really giving real info, just remember where it usually stays and you'll know to worry if it suddenly changes.

Da P-Funk!

And the 'whirring sound' is it only when you let go of the gas and then it goes away as soon as you hit the gas even a little bit?

Let me know - i have the same noise.