temp gauge????

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where does the temp gauge needle usually sit??????




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Once the engine is warm it should sit at 90
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On The mk3 though it can sit just below or just above.
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when i picked the car up on friday it was sitting at 80...........

yesterda when the heater was only blowing cold air it sat usually in between 100-110:(...........

now after bleeding the heater matrix and getting hot air again it now sits back between 80-90!!!!!

but..........the coolant level was slightly low this morning but nothing major,and there is signs of emulsification on the oil cap!!!!



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Top the coolant up and see how it goes.

You have a leaking thermostat housing - have a look around the casing.
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