Strange drop in operating temp.

[Skidzz]

Once my car warms up it usually sits between the "M" and the "A" in NORMAL. Since yesterday, it now sits between the "O" and the "R". I haven't changed anything in the car, and the temperature in the air hasn't changed that much, certainly not enough for such a dramatic change in operating temperature. Any idea what's going on? Is it a bad thing?

 

[the98stang]

Once my car warms up it usually sits between the "M" and the "A" in NORMAL. Since yesterday, it now sits between the "O" and the "R". I haven't changed anything in the car, and the temperature in the air hasn't changed that much, certainly not enough for such a dramatic change in operating temperature. Any idea what's going on? Is it a bad thing?

I wouldn't trust the stock POS water temp gauge. Get an Autometer gauge

 

[sgarlic]

I'd just replace the sending unit.. or as above get a real gauge.