08-10-2009, 03:48 AM
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Originally Posted by Dave928
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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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They actually ended up with a non-linear, inaccurate gauge because they got it from the lowest bidder...................
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