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Old 01-06-2011, 02:40 PM
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Okay so a couple of days ago my cars temp gauge started acting up. As soon as I start the car,keep in mind its bout 25 out and its been sitting overnight, within 2 mins the temp gauge reads 260. I check under the hood and the engine is still cold, I drive around for 20 min and the engine is still not hot as if its overheating. I also have no heat. Im at a stand still. Help?
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Check your coolant level. Also, it may be possible that you have a blocked up cooling system, which might explain why you don't have any heat-you may have to flush the system. I think the gauge may be a different issue altogether...
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Maybe an air bubble?



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