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Originally Posted by 2000neon
When you say that engine temp stays cool, how do you know? If it is by the factory temp gauge, on my 2000 it only showed about 1/3 of the way up the gauge. There were two marks, one about 1/3, one about 2/3 of the sweep of the gauge. Mine always ran right at the lower 1/3 mark or just a hair above. I always thought it looked low (would assume it should be right in the middle) but I guess not.
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Most cars have 2 temp sensors. 1 for the gauge, and the other for the Fuel Injection. They usually run between $7-$20 depending on the car. If its running low, you may think of a new thermostat also.
By the time everything is all said and done.. you'll have a pretty reliable little car. ;-)