2001 Subaru Outback temperature gauge

2001 SUBARU OUTBACK
160,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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TREE10
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While driving about 30 miles my temperature gauge will spike to hot for a minute or two then go back to normal.But the motor does not seem to be overheating.
Dec 19, 2009 at 12:35 AM
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CRZYDRVR
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It may be a faulty engine coolant temp sensor, or the thermostat is having a hard time opening. Have you checked the coolant level?
Dec 22, 2009 at 2:43 PM
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