Factory Coolant Gauge Readings

theDreamer

Below is the "wonderful" factory gauge we are given which has zero real information. Yesterday I decided to figure out what the information is.

The blue area range is 0°F to 228°F
The orange area range is 228°F to the end

Individual dot ranges:

1. 0-132°F
2. 132-138°F
3. 138-143°F
4. 143-149°F
5. 149-152°F
6. 152-158°F
7. 158-222°F
8. 222-228°F

Most cars will spend there time on dot 7 when warmed up, and also why it looks like the gauge never moves because it is such a huge area. I would estimate that once you get to dot 8 or 9 it returns back to being 5-6°F differences between dots but it might be less. I was not able to go above 228°F yesterday.

Attached Images

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