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hey guys quick question with the gauge for my coolant. every time i turn on the car it seems that the gauge hardly moves at all, if it even does move.it always stays on the cool side. i know i had to replace the radiator this winter because it was cracked and was leaking a lot, but whats the deal with my gauge? is it my gauge or do other people have this problem too?
 

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common problem. the stock gauge is almost as lame as the stock oil pressure gauge. my stocker reads about 35* cooler than my aftermarket gauge. i.e., my stocker reads about 135 when it is actually running 175-180. same when hotter. the aftermarket shows 210, while the stocker is stuck below halfway.
get a good gauge, IMHO.
good luck.
 
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