Just replaced radiatior. Where should temp gage be
Asked by tudetaylor Jul 18, 2015 at 07:15 PM about the 1996 Chevrolet S-10 LS Extended Cab RWD
Question type: General
It is mid way
4 Answers
It should sit almost straight up and down .Maybe just a bit to the left. 180 degrees center is 200 +/- My V 6 sits centered in heavy traffic in a Texas summer with A/C on.
tudetaylor answered 9 years ago
Thank you. Tried to tell me to replace water pump as well. It was replaced few years ago and was not making any noises. When should I worry about that?
Keep an eye on the radiator fluid level and check to see if the oil stays a dark color. Some water pumps have a weep hole underneath the shaft and if a bearing is going out or is leaking water, it will "weep" water. If you keep the same safe temperature and don't use any radiator fluid, don't bother it. Sometimes a bearing freezing up or going bad will make a noise and it is easy to pin point where that noise is coming from.
tudetaylor answered 9 years ago
Thank you for all the great answers! Love my lil chevy and it's been good to me. Also had a 78 maverick and that lil car was one of the best I ever had. It started right up after sitting for 2 years here in Florida. Some kid bought it, fixed it up and I still see it around! Will definately keep an eye on the fluids! Thanks Gurus!
