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Tiny
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  • 1988 HONDA ACCORD
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 97,000 MILES
My temperature guage on my 1988 honda accord doesn't rise very much. Is this something that should concern me?
Monday, January 31st, 2011 AT 6:20 PM

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Tiny
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It is not a problem but if the engine is running too cold, it can result in higher fuel consumption.

Check the thermostat for sticking.
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Monday, January 31st, 2011 AT 6:55 PM
Tiny
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I already changed the thermostat. Any other suggestions why it runs cold? I would love to get better gas mileage
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Monday, January 31st, 2011 AT 7:31 PM
Tiny
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Are the cooling fans working all the time?
If the thermostat is good, it would not run cold. Most people have problem with overheating insted of runing too cold.
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Monday, January 31st, 2011 AT 7:37 PM
Tiny
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One thing I thought about is maybe my temp gauge isn't working. Is that a possibility?
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Monday, January 31st, 2011 AT 8:22 PM
Tiny
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That is possible or it could be a faulty sending unit.
Without turning on the A/C, run engine until raiator fan comes on and check the temperature gauge reading to see where it is.
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Tuesday, February 1st, 2011 AT 1:02 PM

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