Tempature gauge Problem?

Question

I have a 97 dodge neon and , i overfilled the oil by like a cm about 2 months ago the radiator fluid is fine. But the problem is the temp gauge arm is maybe an 1/8 below the mid way mark i was just wondering is this a concern and what to do about it?

Answer 1

I wouldn't worry too much about it, as long as the needle never touches or comes within 1/4 of a inch of the 'H' (Hot). The temperature gauge only displays the current temperature of the gauge, not the fluid. On average, the needle will only go about a 1/4 of an inch above the half-way mark when the vehicle has reached optimal operating temperature and will remain there until the engine has cooled. Hope this helps!

Answer 2

  As long as the temp guage does not go much beyond one half

you are not having a problem.

Answer 3

nothing. your not overheating are you?

Answer 4

your fine! as long as it don,t go into the hot mark, there,s nothing to worry about. if your concerned about it, change the thermostat.