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If you mean the temp. Gauge in a CAR; it let's you know the temperature of the water in the engine Radiator. If the temp. Gauge is at, or close to, or past the RED mark on the gauge, then the water is TOO HOT which means that it is boiling and turning to steam and most likely to burst one of the rubber hoses that carry the water through the engine casing. It is very very unwise to keep the engine going if the gauge goes to the red mark on it. You will cause expensive damage to the engine if it is not kept cool by the water being circulated by the fan in the front of the engine. Just stop the engine and call a mechanic instantly.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 10y agoThe purpose of temperature gauges is to measure temperatures. Temperature gauges are typically used in place of a thermometer when thermometer's are too fragile.
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What is the purpose of a temperature gauge?
To measure temperature. A gauge can be used instead of a thermometer, and is generally used in industry where a thermometer might be too fragile
What is the purpose of a compound gauge?
The compound gauge is an instrument to measure pressures, positive or negative.
What is the earliest temperature gauge?
One of the earliest temperature gauge was published by Giuseppe Biancani and was known as a thermoscope in 1617. Gabriel Fahrenheit was the one who invented the first modern thermometer.
Why does your temperature gauge show hot when you drive less than 5 miles in cold weather?
Because Science.
Why does the temperature gauge fluctuate in cold weather and heat comes on and off?
Check coolant level Could be thermostat opening and closing due to engine coolant temperature flutuation
What is the purpose of a temperature gauge?
To measure temperature. A gauge can be used instead of a thermometer, and is generally used in industry where a thermometer might be too fragile
Purpose of aircraft temperature gauge?
The average aircraft will have temperature gauges for the following: Outside air temperature, Engine air inlet temperature, Engine exhaust temperature, cabin temperature, and that's just on a small aircraft. So which temperature gauge do you mean?
Temperature gauge grounding out on 1999 surburban?
replace temperature gauge
Where is the fuse for the temperature gauge on a Malibu 2004?
Fuse location for temperature gauge for a Malibu
Why Temp gauge is in the red even after cool?
Defective temperature gauge or defective temperature sensor?
Why does your temperature gauge rise and lower only when you have the heat on?
Why does your temperature gauge rise and lower only when you have the heat on?
Why is the temperature gauge needle not moving on a Lincoln mkz?
why is the temperature gauge not moving on a 2007 Lincoln mkz
Heat and ac work but temperature gauge does not function?
Bad gauge or defective coolant temperature sensor
My Peugeot 306 temperature gauge keeps fluctuating whats wrong with it?
An automobile temperature gauge can fluctuate when the thermostat is opening and closing erratically. The temperature gauge can also fluctuate when the ground wire is loose.
Why has the temperature gauge in your 92 Tempo stopped working?
It is possible that the temperature gauge has stopped working in a 1992 Tempo due to a blown fuse. It is also possible that the temperature gauge stopped working do to the temperature sensor in the engine having a short.
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.
What is synonym for thermometer?
temperature gauge, temperature measurement device
