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Old 02-07-2014, 04:36 PM   #9 (permalink)
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The onboard gauge is not adequate for detecting overheating. Your radiator fan could be running like crazy and that gauge won't budge.

If you want a real cheap solution, wire a 12V light to the radiator side of the radiator relay. That'll tell you if you're getting too hot.

I would still recommend getting a gauge. It'll pay for itself fairly quickly.
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