Car Engine Temperature Gauge Cold
What it Means
The car engine temperature gauge is a gauge on the dashboard that indicates the temperature of the engine coolant. When the engine is cold, the gauge will be in the cold range. This is normal and indicates that the engine is warming up. As the engine warms up, the gauge will move into the normal range.
What to Do
If the engine temperature gauge stays in the cold range for an extended period of time, it could be a sign of a problem. The most common cause of a cold engine temperature gauge is a faulty thermostat. The thermostat is a valve that opens and closes to regulate the flow of coolant through the engine. If the thermostat is stuck open, coolant will flow through the engine too quickly and the engine will not be able to warm up properly.
Other possible causes of a cold engine temperature gauge include:
* A low coolant level
* A faulty water pump
* A clogged radiator
How to Fix It
If you think that your car engine temperature gauge is reading cold, you should first check the coolant level. If the coolant level is low, add coolant to the reservoir. If the coolant level is full, you should have the thermostat checked. If the thermostat is faulty, it will need to be replaced.
If the thermostat is not the problem, you should have the water pump and radiator checked. The water pump is a pump that circulates coolant through the engine. If the water pump is faulty, coolant will not be able to circulate through the engine and the engine will not be able to warm up properly. The radiator is a heat exchanger that helps to cool the coolant. If the radiator is clogged, coolant will not be able to flow through the radiator and the engine will not be able to warm up properly.
Conclusion
A cold engine temperature gauge is usually a sign of a problem. The most common cause of a cold engine temperature gauge is a faulty thermostat. If you think that your car engine temperature gauge is reading cold, you should have the thermostat checked. If the thermostat is faulty, it will need to be replaced.
