2000 Other Saturn Models Temperature Needle Gauge

2000 SATURN
143,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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KIKIKOUTURE
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The needle gauge routinely rides at around half-way between C and H, or a little before half. Is this normal, or could this mean that the engine may be about to run hot? I got this car just a few days ago and am not familiar with what's normal.
Feb 6, 2008 at 2:35 PM
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FLEXY5
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It is pefrectly normal for the gauge to read in the middle or slightly below. If the needle reaches above 3/4 towards the hot, that is when you should start to be concerned. Much higher than that and you need to turn it off and have it examined.
Feb 6, 2008 at 9:15 PM
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