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Old May 23, 2005 | 05:40 PM
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I have a 99 GS3, and my temp. guage inside the car goes to about half or just a little above half, is this too high? A guy at a radiator shop told me that I must get the temp. gauge inside the engine replaced ($100). Thanks for anyones help.
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Old May 23, 2005 | 06:11 PM
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nope your cool

try waterwetter

it does help

http://www.redlineoil.com/products_coolant.asp

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Old May 23, 2005 | 06:27 PM
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Mine goes to about the same level.
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Old May 23, 2005 | 06:31 PM
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mine runs just a hair below half.
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Old May 23, 2005 | 06:34 PM
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i run about half, sometimes lil above, sometimes lil below



and yes I also run water wetter-drops engine temp 10 degrees
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Old May 23, 2005 | 07:38 PM
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Originally Posted by NileLegend
I have a 99 GS3, and my temp. guage inside the car goes to about half or just a little above half, is this too high? A guy at a radiator shop told me that I must get the temp. gauge inside the engine replaced ($100). Thanks for anyones help.
That radiator shop is trying to make some quick bucks. Mine is a little above half too.
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Old May 23, 2005 | 07:49 PM
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Originally Posted by chuckb
mine runs just a hair below half.

me too... hot day or not, usually just below half.
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Old May 23, 2005 | 08:49 PM
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i'm at about half at normal operating temperature...
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Old May 23, 2005 | 08:57 PM
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im usually at about half. give or take a notch
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Old May 23, 2005 | 09:06 PM
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little below half here 24/7 ... that little needle just always sits there.. chillin
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Old May 23, 2005 | 09:59 PM
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i live in scorching houston weather and my temp gauge sits a hair below half. hmm that water wetter stuff sounds like a cool product to check out
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Old May 24, 2005 | 09:45 AM
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I was in Los Angeles over the weekend, and the temperature was 97 degrees. My needle stays where it always does...half. The car was purchased in Scottsdale Arizona, where it gets even hotter, and it never rises above half. Relax and keep your cash where it belongs....buying accessories.
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