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Strange drop in operating temp.

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  • Start date Start date Sep 26, 2006

Skidzz

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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

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Skidzz said:
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?
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I wouldn't trust the stock POS water temp gauge. Get an Autometer gauge
 

sgarlic

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