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Old Apr 30, 2008 | 06:42 PM
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on my 98 z i have the 160 degree t-stat, and i have the fans programed to turn on early and everything , my question is that when i drive on regular traffic the temperature needle goes up to a little less than a quarter mark and doesnt move, now when i get on the highway and im driving for a while on the highway, the temperature needle goes all the way up to almost the halfway mark. why is that? i thought with the constant airflow it would keep the car cooler thanks in advance
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Old Apr 30, 2008 | 07:12 PM
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I have the samething going on with my 98 ta. I'm not sure why it does that, it just started one day and now goes to 210. ????
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but why does it happen ? anyone?
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Old May 1, 2008 | 05:20 PM
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ttttt
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dumby gauge i believe, or is it the 98's that is an actual gauge?
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Old May 1, 2008 | 10:14 PM
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doesnt matter 210 is the temp where you get the best milage and performance.
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stock temp gauges are junk. they are not accurate
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98 t stats are the only "real" stats, they give a more acurate reading than the 99+ gauges which are basically dummy.

Hook up a computer tuner or external water temp gauge to get the most acurate reading. Othewise you are guestimating on the stock equipment.
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