The water temperature gauge falls into the everything-else group of gauges - please check out gauges primer for more info.  Stock thermostats pop open at around 180°F to 195°F, so the "normal" temps indicated below reflect that.
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Water/Coolant Temperature recommendations:
Recommendations by: Normal Range Beware! Danger!!!
FC3S Pro
(sensor located under thermostat)
180°F to 210°F
82.22°C to 98.89°C
220°F
104.44°C
Over 250°F
Over 121.11°C
Mazda Competition
(all temps taken at water pump outlet)
160°F to 175°F
71.11°C to 79.44°C
(before break-in)

160°F to 195°F
71.11°C to 90.56°C
(after break-in)
N/A Over 205°F
Over 96.11°C
All temperature conversions courtesy of:  Process Associates of America




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10/04/2003