Temp gauge 86 245
Temp gauge 86 245
New owner to an 86 245 here! Something I’ve noticed is that when I turn on the car and start driving, the temp gauge indicates that the motor heats up pretty quickly and within about 5 min the needle is up near the red. My commute is only about 7 min, and sometimes I see where it will drop back down toward the middle, but not always. I assume this is abnormal, and if I’m right, is this a thermostat issue, a gauge wiring issue, or something more sinister? Thanks!
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As soon as possible determine the true engine temp. If actually overheating, you want to repair it immediately.
Possible failures are low coolant level. an air bubble in the coolant system, clogged cooling system, bad thermostat, temp sensor, or gauge.
volvolugnut
Possible failures are low coolant level. an air bubble in the coolant system, clogged cooling system, bad thermostat, temp sensor, or gauge.
volvolugnut
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Volvo: 2001 V70 T5, 1986 244DL, 1983 245DL, 1975 245DL, 1959 PV544, multiple Volvo parts cars.
Mercedes: 2001 E320, 1973 280, 1974 280C, 1989 300E, 1988 300TE, 1979 300TD, parts cars.
2009 Smart Passion
Ford: 1977 F350, 1964 F150 (2), 1938 Tudor Sedan
Farmall tractors: 1956 400 Diesel, 1946 A
And others.
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