What does it mean when your temperature gauge stays on hot?
If the temperature gauge reads high, it could mean your engine is overheating. Another reason your reading might be high is you could be losing coolant. A third reason your temperature gauge reads high could be because the thermostat is broken. If this is the case, you may need a coolant temperature switch replacement.
Why is my temperature gauge reading hot but not overheating?
Sometimes, if the temperature gauge is high but your car doesn’t actually overheat it can be an early sign of something failing in the engine cooling system. A failing engine thermostat, a bad water pump, or a slow coolant leak can cause your engine to run hot.
Is the temperature gauge hot but not overheating?
Temperature gauge hot but engine is not overheating. have the same problem? Have you checked your coolant level lately? I would start there. helpful? The temperature gauge can show hot without the engine overheating which still means that is a problem. To tell for sure if it is a gauge or a cooling system problem use a
Why does my car’s temp gauge read erratically?
A small air pocket around the sensor can have really erratic effects on the “gauge” temperature. Especially if the sensor is in the very top of a housing, where air may accumulate. Some thermostat housings have a small bleed screw to make this easier.
Do you know if your car is running hot but not overheating?
Most drivers look at their temperature gauge so rarely that many vehicle manufacturers don’t even include temperature gauges any more but just lights that will come on if your car is either extremely cold or extremely hot. However, if your car is running hot but not overheating, you might not know it without a gauge.
How can I tell if my light gauge is hot?
Check the gauge if the needle moves toward “Hot”, the wire from the gauge to the sending unit has an open or bad connection. If it does not move, connect a test light by grounding one end to a good known ground and the other end to positive side of the gauge (typically a pink wire).