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Temperature gauge floats around near bottom line?

Tiny
POOR-JOHN
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  • 1999 TOYOTA AVALON
  • 225,000 MILES
Car warmed up, runs okay, fluid level in overflow container okay, but engine temperature just above bottom.
Friday, December 8th, 2023 AT 12:37 AM

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Tiny
KEN L
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This can happen when the engine cooling system thermostat sticks open, here is how to change it out and see if this is the problem which is likely. Here is a generic guide to help you step by step with instructions in the diagrams below to show you how on your car:

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

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Friday, December 8th, 2023 AT 1:26 PM
Tiny
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Thanks! This morning the thermostat worked perfectly so I deferred the replacement. Any idea what causes a thermostat to be stuck open and then recover? (I.E. Should I consider replacement to be urgent?)
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Friday, December 8th, 2023 AT 5:21 PM
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KEN L
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If you have the problem again, I would replace the thermostat. They just stick sometimes.
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Saturday, December 9th, 2023 AT 8:57 AM

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