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Most vehicles use a temperature sensor and gauge that monitor the engine's coolant temperature. The gauge can either reflect the actual engine temperature (with a needle or a digital reading), or it could display a generalized temperature that informs the operator when the engine is at operating temperature or is dangerously hot.
Many older vehicles (made before 1980) also used an engine block temperature sensor. The block sensor was usually impeded in the block and connected a warning light that illuminated when temperatures exceeded a certain amount. Most passenger vehicles did not use a gauge with this type of sensor.
Some vehicles, especially those used for commercial and industrial purposes, use an oil temperature sensor. It works very much the same as a coolant sensor and can be placed in the engine, transmission, or both depending on the need. It would be more common for a warning light to be connected to this type of sensor, but there are aftermarket gauges that reflect accurate oil temperature readings.
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Why does the temperature gauge on your car fluctuate?
The temperature gauge on a car fluctuates because the car's thermostat is opening and closing. The gauge goes up when the thermostat closes and the gauge goes down when the thermostat opens.
What controls the temperature gauge on a car?
A signal from the temperature sensor on the engine.
What is causing your car is overheat when the temperature gauge is normal?
well your car needs a new body kit because that contributes to the temperature of the car
The petrol gauge speedometer and temperature gauge on your car are not working how can you fix this?
=A Gage is gun a 12 gage=
What causes temperature gauge in car hot?
StUck in open position
Is your car running hot when the temperature gauge is at the halfway mark?
That depends on what the car is supposed to run at.
What would cause the temperature gauge to go up and down?
If you temperature gauge is going up and down then you may have a problem with your sensor. You should take your car to a professional to ensure that you don't overheat your car.
What kind of car gauges are mandatory to have in a dashboard?
There are certain car gauges which are mandatory to have in a dashboard. These gauges are the speedometer, the temperature gauge, the fuel gauge, the tachometer, oil pressure gauge, charging system gauge, and odometer.
Function of temperature gauge?
lets you know from inside the car if your engine is running at the proper operating temperature.
Is Car temperature sensor equals car temperature switch?
We have no temperature gauge in our car. Didn't come equipped with one. It probably has a warning light that would illuminate if the engine was getting to hot.
What is wrong when your temperature gauge goes up in a car?
Your car is starting to overheat or your thermostat is going out. Get it checked.
Why does the temperature gauge show hot but the car does not over heat in a 1997 Honda accord lx 4 cylinder?
A short between the heater switch and temperature gauge.
