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Why does the temperature gauge fluctuate in cold weather and heat comes on and off?
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∙ 16y ago
Check coolant level Could be thermostat opening and closing due to engine coolant temperature flutuation
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∙ 16y ago
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Because Science.
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Because Science.
What causes your temp gauge to fluctuate?
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What is wrong if check gauge light stays on in 1996 ford ranger?
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