Temp gauge changes on an incline...

[RDH]

Never noticed before, but going downhill the gauge does down slighty, and up hill it goes up slightly. Only by a very small amount and its always bang in the middle. Car has no issues and runs perfect.

Anything to worry about or is it just a sh*t gauge like the fuel one?

 

[shaneb1]

Mine did this it was the thermostat easy to change.

 

[RDH]

Not going to cause me any problems in the short term?

 

[shaneb1]

They only cost about £8 if it is the thermostat I would not leave it for too long.

 

[RDH]

Its just I'm off to Oulton on Friday, not on track but just want to get there and back.

 

[RDH]

Just been reading up and it defo sounds like thermostat has gone, sounds like it is stuck partially open.

 

[shaneb1]

They are realy easy to do should be no more than half hours work.

 

[MartinR]

Nothing to worry about if you ask me! if the thermostat was faulty your temp wouldn't sit dead on halfway.

 

[RDH]

I'd say it gets to temp, i.e bang on centre, then drops slighty, rises back and so on...

 

[MartinR]

I'd say it gets to temp, i.e bang on centre, then drops slighty, rises back and so on...

^^faulty C.T.S causes fluctuating temp needle. around £24 from renault i think. 10 miniute job.

There has recently been a guide posted in the guide section.

 

[ecogsi]

mechanic has a had a quick look and says the water pumps had it. that's the noise he can hear in the engine. should i change the cambelt also? it was changed 20,000 miles ago?