I just recently bought this car to use as a winter car. the ngine warms up very quickly and the temp gauge sits just below the highest indictator. i have let the car idle like this and the indicator wont move any higher. the engine doesnt feel too hot.. ive felt the dipstick too and i can touch the oil without being burned. could this be a bad thermostat? if the thermostat was stuck closed wouldnt the temp keep going up? ive already bought a new one and am going to replace it but if that doesnt solve the problem what else do you suggest i check?
one more thing.. every once in awhile my oil pressure indicator will flash when i am idling.. if i give a bit of gas the light goes away.. any thoughts?
thanks!