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Old Apr 3, 2007 | 12:59 PM
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My temperature guage after driving is a tad above the middle between cold and hot. Do I need a new thermastat for it???
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Old Apr 3, 2007 | 01:12 PM
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Which year is your car?
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Old Apr 3, 2007 | 01:24 PM
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S5: 89-91 - You're OK.

S4: 86-88 - I'd still say you're OK but around 1/4 the way up is said to be normal.


2 things:

1) It certainly doesn't hurt to put in a new T-stat and flush the cooling system; just do it to be on the safe side.

2) Don't trust the stock gauge!
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