Temp gauge running higher
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Temp gauge running higher
My temp gauge (which very seldom deviated form its position) is showing above normal temps. Yeah its over 90 here but this is unusual for my car to run hotter. I put in a new thermostat about 3 years ago. I've also been adding water/anti-freeze because there was a small leak (that I finally found in the hose) that I corrected. Could it be that my mixture isn't a 50/50 mix or is it my thermostat again? They say they don't last long anymore???
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From: St Louis
If in doubt, MEASURE the operating temperature at the thermostat outlet using a IR thermometer and cross-check it with the ECT temperature reported by the PCM.
That will tell you the gauge is accurate or not and will give you actual data that can be used to determine what that actual status of the cooling system is.
The antifreeze/water ratio is mostly irrelevant in regards to system operating temperature.
That will tell you the gauge is accurate or not and will give you actual data that can be used to determine what that actual status of the cooling system is.
The antifreeze/water ratio is mostly irrelevant in regards to system operating temperature.
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