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1998 Nissan Altima Repair Question


Topics covered: Thermostat, Rpm, Temperature gauge.
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Asked on May 10, 2007

Gxe , temperature gauge fluctuation

The temperature gauge fluctuate when engine idle (~1000 rpm) or drive slowly after warming up (1-2 mile driving at summer). The temperature gauge drop down to bottom at high rpm whenever idle or running.
Thank you for your attention to this matter.
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Replied on May 10, 2007



When was the last time the thermostat was changed?

Tiny Answered by rasmataz
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Replied on May 10, 2007

I have no idea about the changing. This used car was transfered to me from my friend last year, no repair record available. Your suggest is changing the thermostat?

Tiny Response from talla
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Replied on May 10, 2007



Try a new thermostat for your model.

Tiny Answered by rasmataz
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Replied on May 10, 2007

Thank you, rasmataz.
I am going to change the thermostat and see what is going on. I was wondering if thermosensor also need to be changed?

Tiny Response from talla
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