Mine does not. Perhaps you a low on coolant.
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∙ 2008-08-05 18:13:28bad temp sender usually. Bad gauge rarely.
fuel sending unit broken wire or gauge is bad
We replaced the temperature gauge in my 1991 Chevy blazer what is the normal operating temp?
There are a few different reasons why your temperature gauge always shows that the temperature is low. It may need to be fixed.
on the side of the radiator
220.
My Corsica's temp gauge went out, and to replace the OEM gauge would have required buying the whole instrument panel. We bought an aftermarket gauge and mounted it under the dash. It cost much less, and hey, it's not a show car so I don't mind that it's not 'perfect'. Just find the temp sensor on the engine (driver's side of car on back side of engine), and either use the sensor wire there or replace with one that works with your gauge.
1990 Chevrolet Lumina temperature sender is located on the back side of the thermostat housing. The sender has a wire that goes to the temperature gauge.
Connect the freon can and a gauge to the low side AC port. With the AC on high and the engine running, open the freon valve. When the gauge reads full turn the freon off and unhook the gauge.
Bad temperature sending unit? Bad gauge?
210 to 220 is a safe range.
you can buy the gauge at any auto store or even walmart and there are directions with the gauge.