My thermostat is reaching half point, is this normal?

1997 CHRYSLER SEBRING
126,000 MILES • 2.5L • 6 CYL • AUTOMATIC
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KAREN1A
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My thermostat is rising to half point while driving.
May 18, 2021 at 4:33 AM
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STEVE W.
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If you mean the temperature gauge on the dash, yes that is pretty common. It should run in the "normal" range, with hotter weather and A/C use making it go just a little higher.
May 18, 2021 at 5:57 AM
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