Why is my car overheating?

Tiny
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  • 1998 HONDA ACCORD
  • 88,000 MILES
I was in my car idleing and noticed the temp gauge was going up finally it hit to the Hot. It has never ran hot. When I started driving down the road the temp went back down to normal. I checked the fluids and overflow no leaks and everything seemed fine. It didn't even smell like it was running hot but gauge showed it did. Could this be a faulty thermostat?
Saturday, August 27th, 2011 AT 5:22 AM

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Tiny
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Start with the thermostat and make sure that the fan is turning on, start here.
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Saturday, August 27th, 2011 AT 6:56 AM
Tiny
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Ensure you have sufficient cooant in system and the fans are working correctly
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Saturday, August 27th, 2011 AT 2:42 PM

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