Is your HVAC set to AUTO?......if so, efans are sucking cold car wash water thru the radiator and into the engine compartment. Turn motor off when entering, on when exiting.

 

So, once again , you are claiming that the temperature controlled radiator fans, and the radiator thermostat are hostage to the needs of the AC fan???
That engine temperature excuse is getting kind of old.
Just saying,

 

I don't use AUTO, but fan probably on. I'll turn everything off next time and see if that helps. Thanks!

 

"See if that helps"????? Helps what?

Only thing you have to turn off is the motor.

 

With Auto off and fan speed on low, the temp shouldn't drop right?

 

Does the car wash have an undercarriage sprayer? The engine compartment is so open this could also be a contributing factor.

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I always use recirculating system in car washes. Hate the soap and wax smell!

The absence of any load on the engine will cause it to cool. And as others point out and spray will cool.

On the first point-stand outside in 32 degree weather and do nothing you will get cold quickly. Go out in 32 degree weather and run, you put "load" on your body and get hot.,

 

I'm just waiting for someone to tell the OP to stop going through automatic car washes.

But back to the topic. If you heater or AC is on, so is your engine fan. Add to the fact you are spraying cold water on the radiator, intercooler and engine, of course it's going to cool off.

 

I was waiting for that comment too. The thing I'm trying to understand is if Auto is off , A/C compressor is off right? If so, Grills should be shut. Why the drop in temp?

 

Does anybody remember today's date?

 

Just added it up . I've been to the same car wash for 20 years. 5 different manufacturers, 7 different cars.None have dropped in temp going thru.

 

Have you tried raising the engine RPM?.......:Hmmmmm:

 

That's the problem. I needed a manual transmission!

 

I’m not buying it, this can’t possibly be a real observation.
But on the odd chance that it is, thank heaven for Jalopnik.
https://jalopnik.com/toyota-patents-bedwetter-1833723602
And The Onion but it’s always April Fools Day there.

 

@crv383
Apologize for my slowliness but may I ask "shut the motor off"
You didn't mean turning off the engine, did you?
How do you turn the motor off?

 

Yes, I turn the engine OFF. The car wash I use pushes the car along beginning to end (car in neutral). After the blow dryers, I start the engine and drive off. Can’t recall observing the temp gauge when leaving the car wash.

 

Motor isn't restricted to electric motors in the auto world, i.e. motor=engine.

BTW, most car wash would advise the customer to keep the engine running through the wash. I guess to reduce the chance for them having to push your car out if it fails to start after the wash.

 

I don't know about temp controlled fans, but here is SoFla, if the climate control is on Auto, the radiator slats are open and I think (don't know for sure) the fans run, even around 50F. I have no idea and no wish to find out if that is the case at 32F. Beyond that, after 8 months and only 4,000 miles (so no long trips), I have no issues with my 2018 Touring.

 

same here as ronno3346.... btw, you have me beat. i 'm at 10,000 miles at 15 mths.

 

What the heck is Honda doing these days with the CR-V? It seems everyday somebody is posting something new and crazy about this model. I have a 2010 and it is a rock star compared to the new model. Honda sells close to 400,000 of these CR-Vs a year in the USA so they better watch their reckless R&D effort. If I was the head of Honda I would drop the Turbo engine like a bad habit and only put the 2.4 in all CR-V models. If these problems go on much longer and they keep building the same turd the reputation and re-sale value will be shattered.

 

Says the guy with oil consumption issues and engine hesitation.... 5th gen resale is fine.

If you shut an engine off and spray it with cold water I'm pretty dang sure it should cool off. This is basic car knowledge. The range of the coolant gauge is about 130F to 180F for full temp so cooling off 40-50 degrees is pretty dang easy.

 

Maybe Honda should amend the owner's manual to include a car wash warning.

 

Time to wish this thread good night.
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