 Temperature Gauge, Seems a bit too low? |
 Dec 18, 2009 - 1:24 AM
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Enthusiast  Joined Sep 24, '09 From Chicago Currently Offline Reputation: 3 (100%)  |
my temperature gauge always seems to be a bit too low, now i know its not good for the car to over heat but i also dont think its a good thing for it to be under. Now the car runs fine, atleast as far as i know, ive driven and owned cars before this celica, and it doesnt seem to act any differently, accelerates fine drives fine even driven it for 5 hours at a time and it was fine (i've only owned it for 2-3 months) but whenever i drive it the temperature gauge on average stays maybe 1/5 or at best 1/4 of the way up, way below the middle. could the gauge itself be broken or is it something bigger then that?
i've also turned off the heat to see if it had any affect on it and it seemed to go up a tiny bit but thats not the way i want to fix it |
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Dec 21, 2009 - 8:27 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 11, '06 From Way South Chicago Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
need to change the thermostat, theres i think a few how-to's here. a haynes manual would be a good thing to get also. any how-to's for the 93-97 corolla are the same procedure as well, same engine. i suggest using a toyota thermostat, they work the best and cost the same as a good one from any parts store. you'll need coolant to replace what spills.
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Dec 29, 2009 - 1:07 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Sep 24, '09 From Chicago Currently Offline Reputation: 3 (100%) |
QUOTE (Bitter @ Dec 21, 2009 - 9:27 AM)  need to change the thermostat, theres i think a few how-to's here. a haynes manual would be a good thing to get also. any how-to's for the 93-97 corolla are the same procedure as well, same engine. i suggest using a toyota thermostat, they work the best and cost the same as a good one from any parts store. you'll need coolant to replace what spills. where in chicago are you? thanks guys, that seems fairly easy to fix. i live in prospect heights, right by wheeling. |
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Serhey Temperature Gauge Dec 18, 2009 - 1:24 AM
delusionz The thermostat is likely stuck open.
Remove your ... Dec 18, 2009 - 3:07 AM Bitter don't use the hose, you'll never get a 50/... Dec 19, 2009 - 4:55 PM delusionz It's not entirely important to have a bang on ... Dec 20, 2009 - 6:21 AM Bitter its pretty important in chicago to get the 50/50 m... Dec 20, 2009 - 11:45 AM Serhey yeah also, today i left my car running for a few m... Dec 21, 2009 - 1:21 AM
IBTINTN I had the same problem with my Celica. Driving aro... Dec 22, 2009 - 11:11 AM
Bitter cool, but too far to come lend a hand or swing dow... Dec 29, 2009 - 8:24 AM |
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