The temp gauge should be pointing to about 2 o'clock (according to the manual) but is actually down to about 4 o'clock. obviously the idea that the car is running too cold is ridiculous (unless Santa has taken up residence under the hood and is making it snow).
so what's up with the gauge saying she's cold? just a bad gauge?
mdr
It could mean a worn out thermostat. If the interior heat is lower than normal, it would indicate that.
Or maybe the plug and socket for the sensor is just in need of a clean. Contact cleaner is best but WD40 will work also.
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail >My 96 Accord and my friend's 00 Accord, both temp gauge point to 4 o'clock. I believe this is normal for a Honda. My 01 corolla's temp gauge points to 3 o'clock.
Ted
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manual says it isn't but I wonder if it has always been that way and I just didn't notice.
mdr
thanks. I'll check that. cold enough in TX to be checking your heater these days...
mark
More than likely a bum thermostat. Don't let run cold too long, it'll cost you in fuel mileage, and make it sludge up faster.
Erik
Well, how is the heat in the car?? if it is hot enough, then it isn't your thermostat...
Fwed
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