Rapid temperature rise?

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Rapid temperature rise?

While driving my temperature gauge rises to 90 degrees pretty quickly. Is this normal or is there a problem with the car?

Asked on 29 December 2012 by Booanddaz

Answered by Honest John

As long as it stays there and the engine isn't obviously getting too hot, then no problem.

Tags: cooling system technical issues

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