Temp gauge drops at high revs

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nico88uk
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Temp gauge drops at high revs

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Hello everyone, I own a 2000 1.4 MPI polo.

I've noticed in the last two weeks my temp gauge takes longer to reach operating temperature and the higher revs I go IE 60mph + the temp gauge goes further down (between halfway and quater point). But at speeds of around 40-50 seems to be close to normal?

I changed the temp sensor about 6 months ago as the gauge would randomly go up and down and that fixed that problem.

Any help much appreciated

Thanks
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Re: Temp gauge drops at high revs

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Get a new thermostat. OEM
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Re: Temp gauge drops at high revs

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Cheers, Is it easy to change?
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Re: Temp gauge drops at high revs

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Easy enough. There's a guide in the DIY section. About an hours work
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Re: Temp gauge drops at high revs

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Great success! Thanks guys, got one from ECP only £7
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