Causes for temp gauge variations on 94 civic?
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Causes for temp gauge variations on 94 civic?
I was hoping someone here might be able to steer me in the right direction. I own a 1994 Honda Civic DX 1.5. About a month ago I started getting variations in the temp gauge for the first time in 13 years of ownership. This first couple of weeks the gauge would immediately shoot up to 1/4 warm on a cold startup. Then after another couple of weeks of doing that, it would immediately show 1/2 warm on a cold startup. Now after about the 6th week, I'm getting fluctations all over the place while driving around.
I haven't changed the coolant in about 42,000 miles (About 7 years ago). Yeah I know, not good, but it is what it is.
I'm on a really tight budget and don't want to throw the kitchen sink at this, should I just start with a radiator flush and see if that makes any difference? Then if that doesn't work consider replacing the thermostat or coolant sensor? If so, in which order?
I really appreciate any advice, thanks!
I haven't changed the coolant in about 42,000 miles (About 7 years ago). Yeah I know, not good, but it is what it is.
I'm on a really tight budget and don't want to throw the kitchen sink at this, should I just start with a radiator flush and see if that makes any difference? Then if that doesn't work consider replacing the thermostat or coolant sensor? If so, in which order?
I really appreciate any advice, thanks!
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