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Low on coolant or a sticky thermostat, replace it.

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Probably low on coolant. Have coolant system checked for leaks.

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temp gauge goes up but not over heating

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Q: Why does the temp gauge go all the way to hot and stays there for a short time then comes back to normal?
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