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If I needed to go somewhere, I would risk driving short distances with a faulty temperature gauge . I would keep the radiator filled to the proper level and carry coolant with me. Engines rarely overheat unless a hose breaks or the water pump fails. You can usually tell from the steam that the radiator is boiling before it harms your engine.
If your car is old , the weather is very hot or you are traveling in remote areas, the risk is greater. I would get the gauge fixed as soon as is practicable or trade the car.
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