1989 Ford Tempo coolant termperature

Tiny
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1989 Ford Tempo. Coolant reads about 1/4 of full range when at normal operating temperature. Is this normal, or is this running too cool? What are the consequences of running too cool?

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Saturday, January 9th, 2010 AT 4:11 PM

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Tiny
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There's really no penalty for running to cool? Other than the heater is not hot enough for you or it may cause an emitions test fail to pass.
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Sunday, February 7th, 2010 AT 8:26 PM
Tiny
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Thank you, Fixitmr. I will leave it alone then.
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Sunday, February 7th, 2010 AT 9:16 PM
Tiny
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The other thing I would mention is that your low reading can be caused by the sensor, the gauge itself, or a weakening thermostat.
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Sunday, February 7th, 2010 AT 10:20 PM

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