Nissan Altima GXE 1998, temperature gauge fluctuation

Tiny
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The temperature gauge fluctuate when engine idle (~1000 rpm) or drive slowly after warming up (1-2 mile driving at summer). The temperature gauge drop down to bottom at high rpm whenever idle or running.
Thank you for your attention to this matter.
Thursday, May 10th, 2007 AT 10:27 AM

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Tiny
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When was the last time the thermostat was changed?
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Thursday, May 10th, 2007 AT 4:40 PM
Tiny
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I have no idea about the changing. This used car was transfered to me from my friend last year, no repair record available. Your suggest is changing the thermostat?
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Thursday, May 10th, 2007 AT 4:47 PM
Tiny
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Try a new thermostat for your model.
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Thursday, May 10th, 2007 AT 5:04 PM
Tiny
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Thank you, rasmataz.
I am going to change the thermostat and see what is going on. I was wondering if thermosensor also need to be changed?
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Thursday, May 10th, 2007 AT 8:11 PM

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