Where to check the water temperature display on Besturn X40?
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The Besturn X40 does not have a separate gauge for the water temperature display; instead, it is shown on the instrument panel. You can access it by pressing the button at the end of the wiper lever. The water temperature gauge is typically marked with the letters C and H, or distinguished by white and red zones. C stands for cold, and H stands for hot. If the gauge needle approaches the H or the red danger zone, and the water temperature warning light comes on in severe cases, it indicates that the engine coolant temperature is too high. Below is an introduction to the water temperature gauge: 1. The water temperature gauge ranges from C to H, where C represents 60 degrees Celsius. Once the needle reaches C, it means the water temperature has reached 60 degrees. The H red zone indicates 110 degrees. 2. It is ideal for the needle to stay in the middle position. If the needle enters the red zone, the water temperature is too high. Prolonged high temperatures can lead to "boiling over," where the engine coolant boils, potentially causing the radiator to burst and the engine to overheat and sustain damage. 3. While high engine water temperature is problematic, low engine water temperature also has drawbacks. It can result in incomplete combustion of the air-fuel mixture, reduced power output, poor lubrication, and increased emissions.
I've been driving my Bestune X40 for over a year now, and I've paid special attention to monitoring the coolant temperature gauge. It's displayed on the central LCD screen of the instrument cluster. While driving, you mainly focus on speed and RPM, but checking the coolant temperature requires intentionally switching the display mode. There's a toggle button on the right side of the multifunction steering wheel - pressing it a few times will bring up the interface showing coolant temperature and fuel consumption information. When operating normally, the temperature should fluctuate around 90°C. If a red thermometer icon appears, that indicates danger and you should immediately stop to check the coolant level and cooling fan. During morning and evening rush hour traffic jams, I make it a point to glance at the temperature gauge, especially when using AC in summer as overheating becomes more likely. I recommend new owners develop this habit - the instrument cluster's information toggle button is conveniently located near the thumb position on the steering wheel and becomes quite handy with regular use.
Last month, I just helped my niece pick up a used Besturn X40 and specifically taught her how to check the coolant temperature. The design of this car is quite interesting—the traditional coolant temperature gauge has been integrated into the digital instrument cluster. After starting the car, don’t rush to drive off. First, look at the right side of the instrument cluster. Among the vertical row of small icons, there’s a thermometer symbol, and the number displayed next to it is the coolant temperature. Normally, it should be between 85 and 95 degrees Celsius. If it exceeds 100 degrees, the instrument cluster will light up a red warning light. I should mention that the display might be simplified in the new base models. In such cases, you’ll have to rely on listening: if the cooling fan is constantly running or the heater isn’t producing warm air, there’s likely an issue with the coolant temperature. During regular maintenance, remember to have the mechanic check the thermostat and coolant, as these are particularly important for protecting the engine.
