HEATING GAGE MOVES ALL OVER THE RANGE

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jzd32n

Discussion Starter · Apr 27, 2022

I have a Spyder RT 2011. Actually it has a very low mileage 10,000 miles. Need to know if the heating gage is normal to go almost to (RIGHT BEFORE HOT SEGMENT) when I ride in the slow traffic area, when the outside temperature is about 75--80 degrees F. The fan kicks on / off normal bringing the temperature down a little. The coolant reservoir is normal and it is full. No leaks. Example: In my car, the temperature gage stays put. You can hardly see the gage moving.The valve opens and closes to keep the engine at the right temperature all the time. Like to know if you experience the same as far as the gage oscillating up and down.

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Easy Rider

· #2 · Apr 28, 2022

Probably perfectly normal. Which is why most vehicles don't HAVE a temp gauge anymore.

If the coolant has never been changed......or you don't know.....now would be a good time to do that.

A new thermostat might make you feel better but probably won't change anything.
Cleaning out the radiator fins would be a good idea too.

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jzd32n

Discussion Starter · #3 · Apr 28, 2022

Easy Rider Thank you for the help. Feel better. The radiator fins, I already checked.

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jzd32n

Discussion Starter · #4 · Apr 28, 2022

Easy Rider, I will take also your suggestion to change the coolant. I have added into it, but I will empty it out and add a brand new one. Thank you again.

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Gerald Mac

· #5 · Apr 28, 2022

stop press.

heads up.

Saw something where you pull off a lower hose rather than tutu with that drain tap.
Suggestion its easily damages or something and better left alone.

I would also flush it with a hose in the top for a while. Low pressure of course, just enough to get some flow going.

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Gerald Mac

· #6 · May 6, 2022

jzd32n said:
I have added into it, but I will empty it out and add a brand new one.

Just wondering if there was any change after the coolant change was completed.

Gerald.

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RazzleH

· #7 · 11 mo ago

Gerald Mac said:
Just wondering if there was any change after the coolant change was completed.

Gerald.

Watch out for air blockages after draining and replacing coolant. After changing, run till hot then let it cool before rechecking the fluid level. (Careful of scalding yourself if removing the radiator cap).

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