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Operating temperature

Tiny
AARON ROCHELLE
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  • 2002 OLDSMOBILE ALERO
  • 3.4L
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 187,800 MILES
The temperature gauge is always at the halfway mark or above.
Saturday, September 7th, 2019 AT 5:43 AM

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Tiny
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Good morning,

The first thing I would do is to change the thermostat as that is what controls the engine temperature.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-an-engine-thermostat-works

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/replace-thermostat

Roy
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Saturday, September 7th, 2019 AT 7:25 AM
Tiny
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Because it did not answer my question.
My question was very specific I asked what the operating temperature of my 2002 Oldsmobile Alero is and was told to replace my thermostat the answer has nothing to do with the question.
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Saturday, September 7th, 2019 AT 8:39 AM
Tiny
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You gave me a 1 line question just stating it is at half way or above. What do you want me to think? What is so specific?

I gave you my suggestion based on your 1 line question.

Roy
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Saturday, September 7th, 2019 AT 9:36 AM
Tiny
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Okay then sorry about that. But can you please tell me where the temperature gauge should be at under normal operating conditions? Because cause as your first reply indicates yes I am having an overheating issue but have been given advice that it should be at a halfway mark or above.
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Saturday, September 7th, 2019 AT 9:43 AM
Tiny
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OK
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Saturday, September 7th, 2019 AT 9:45 AM
Tiny
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What is ok?
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Saturday, September 7th, 2019 AT 9:47 AM
Tiny
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Sorry, the rest of my answer never posted.

They are incorrect. The gauge should be just under 1/2 all the time. If it is over half, that indicates an issue. That's why I told you to start with the thermostat.

Roy
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Saturday, September 7th, 2019 AT 10:08 AM
Tiny
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Okay thanks. That is kind of what I thought all along.
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Saturday, September 7th, 2019 AT 10:12 AM
Tiny
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Yep.

You are welcome.

Roy
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Saturday, September 7th, 2019 AT 10:16 AM

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