Gauge Overheating HELP!

[Maverick0007]

Here is my dilema, My car is fine at first for about 10 mins and my gauge starts climbing and goes past the H and my Check Gauge light comes on, and then it drops back down to normal, and will start climbing again but not as high as the H. Anyone know what causes it? This is on my 1998 Eddie Bauer

 

[curt1007]

Sounds like you need a new thermostat

 

[aldive]

Check your thermostat.

Good luck ....

 

[Maverick0007]

Will do, I will order one up tomorrow. Thanks I will let you know if that worked!

 

[blackbronco92]

Yeah, definently sounds like a sticky thermostat... $8 to fix it yourself...

Check your antifreeze/coolant level, as well. Could be low.

Just remember to check it only once the motor is cooled.

 

[marragtop]

Make sure you get the ORING gasket with the Tstat. Sometimes you have to ask for it seperately.