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The temperature gauge is a relative indicator. The gauges on American cars are notorious for reading different on the same make and model even though conditions are the same. Unless you have the repair manual for the vehicle with details on the temperature marks on the gauge tied to degrees on F or C (absolute) you have to rely on the simplified hot or cold indications.
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What is causing your car is overheat when the temperature gauge is normal?
well your car needs a new body kit because that contributes to the temperature of the car
How do you fix the temperature Gauge on a Cutlass Supreme 1992 when is marking hot?
If the gauge is reading hot and the car is running normal temperatures, the water temperature sensor needs replaced.
Why does the temperature gauge on your car fluctuate?
The temperature gauge on a car fluctuates because the car's thermostat is opening and closing. The gauge goes up when the thermostat closes and the gauge goes down when the thermostat opens.
How much is it to fix a coolant leak and can you still drive your car?
There are innumerable points for the leak, cost for repair will depend on where it is. You can drive the car only if the leak is minor and the temperature gauge shows normal temperature.
What is the normal temperature gauge reading for a 1999 Cadillac Catera?
The 1999 Cadillac normal coolant temperature gauge reading should be 180 degrees. A 195 degrees thermostat could be used, causing the temperature gauge to read 195.
What is the normal temperature on a gauge 2004 trail blazer?
It will usually run with a gauge temperature of around 200-210 degrees.
What should your gauge read for temperature on car?
A normal temperature reading for a vehicle would be between 180-192 degrees F. Temps of 200 and higher can damage an engine.
What controls the temperature gauge on a car?
A signal from the temperature sensor on the engine.
How do you know if Oldsmobile intrigue is overheating?
The gauge on the far right side of the gauge cluster is your engine temperature gauge. The normal operating temperature is at the half-way mark. If the needle raises above the 3/4 mark then the car is overheating. A light will come on also if it begins to overheat.
My car temperature gauge goes to cold when am driving at 40mph or higher is that my eatercore?
Sounds like it could be a bad thermostat - not closing to allow engine to heat to normal operating temperature
Engine temperature gauge reads high then normal?
i just put in a new radiator and now temperature gauge reads high but their are no leaks
How know if you need to change your thermostat on a 1993 Honda Accord?
If the car is overheating or if the temperature gauge is not coming up to normal operating temperature which is normally half way up the gauge then the thermostat needs replacing. As the water pump should be replaced at the same time as the cam belt every 90,000 miles, you should also replace the thermostat and coolant.If the car is overheating or if the temperature gauge is not coming up to normal operating temperature which is normally half way up the gauge then the thermostat needs replacing. As the water pump should be replaced at the same time as the cam belt every 90,000 miles, you should also replace the thermostat and coolant.
