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It is measured in Fahrenheit on US cars, and boiling temperature is 212°F. The scale indicates coolant temperature and over 200 would mean overheating, as steam could form in an unpressurized system.
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Why does the temp gauge go all the way to hot and stays there for a short time then comes back to normal?
Low on coolant or a sticky thermostat, replace it.
How do thermostats work?
Thermostats work by only allowing so much engine coolant to go to the engine to keep it at about an even 200 degrees. The are cheap easiy to put in but can become faulty very easily.
What would make the temperature gauge not work right on a 1996 dodge ram 5.9liter it will go from 195 degrees up to 270 then drop back to 195 all the time?
Bad sensor, low coolant, sticking thermostat.....................
Why does temperature gauge go up than back down?
Could be, sticky thermostat or low coolant level.
Why is coolant light still on after having water pump changed out. 98 Malibu was leaking antifreeze but has stopped after water pump was replaced How do I get coolant light off?
probably the coolant level sensor... Does the temprature gauge go up to hot then down to normal?
What is normal coolant temperature on a 2000 Buick Le Sabre?
Normally 180 On hot days it might go to 200
How do you get the low coolant light to go off on a 2000 Buick Century with levels fine in radiator and overflow and temperature gauge only one mark above normal?
You may have a faulty coolant level sensor
Why does the temperature gauge on a 1996 Chevy s10 go all the way up and then go back down and no mechanical issues are noticeable what is Wrong?
Could be low on coolant or a faulty thermostat.
Why would a heat gauge on dodge Dakota go all the way to hot and the heater not work?
The coolant is low, probably from a leak. You need to have it checked with a pressure testor.
2003 ford Escort ZX2 coolant overboils into overflow bottle temp gauge shows it is not overheating?
THATS WHAT THE OVERFLOW/EXPANSION PACK IS FOR. WHEN ANTIFREEZE/COOLANT BEGIN TO BOIL IT EXPANDS AND IT NEEDS A PLACE TO GO. THERE FOR IT GOES IN TO THE OVERFLOW/EXPANSION PACK. THIS PREVENTS DAMAGE TO THE ENGINE/RADIATOR AND OVERHEATING. THERE IS ALSO THE POSIBILITY OF A MALFUNCTIONING SENDING UNIT/GAUGE.
What would cause the temperature gauge to go up?
The car can begin to overheat because it is low on oil or antifreeze/coolant. Your radiator can also be acting up. It is best to address this as soon as possible and not to let it go.
Can taking to hot of a shower cook your insides?
If it's 200 degrees! Your heater wont go that hot. Trust me.
