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Old 08-09-2009, 11:35 PM   #8
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I agree, the dash gauge isn't much better than an idiot light.

it isn't supposed to be. they made it non-linear around the operating temp so that the needle stays centered and owners don't keep going to the dealer with "my car's running hot/cold" or "the temp needle is always moving" when the temp is actually within the correct operating range.

most european cars are like this...
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