okay today for the first time the camry started acting funny.. it went from 50% on the cold to hot gauge.. to 100% in matter or 2 to 3 sec.. is this usual for a car to change in temperature.. this quickly.. I was traveling about 70 mph and the temperature outside was 44 degrees F...
let me know what you guys think..
-eddy
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In news:tDhWb.21284$ snipped-for-privacy@newssvr24.news.prodigy.com, Eduardo Guevara being of bellicose mind posted:
Typically a dash mark less than 50% is about 190 degrees. The RED (melt) mark is about 260 degree. Not possible to gain 70 degrees in three seconds. SO ... you've got a sensor problem or a grounding problem.
-- - Philip @ Maximum Torque RPM
I was hoping that was the case..
-eddy
Umm I strongly suspect a head gasket failure! check you coolant level.
Hey Eduardo, The temp gauge on my 87 Camry also acts weird like that. I found out that it is my gauge that is bad. Just to be safe check:
1) Coolent- Open the radiator cap when the engine is cold and check for oil in the coolent. Also check for a good level. Oil in the coolent might mean bad news. 2) Thermostat- Replace thermostat in case it is failing.3) Check engine temperature as someone else here suggested.
Fallow the advise from other guys here.
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