Hey there,

I had five bars on my temp gauge on the way to work today after about ten minutes of easy freeway driving. I have never seen the temp gauge go that high so I was kind of worried. Then when I got to work, there was a little smoke or steam coming out from the sides of the hood. As I was pulling into my parking lot the temp went from five to four again, but I am wondering what might be the problem. Any insight would be greatly appreciated, thanks

Ryan

 

uhh...ya...5 bars is getting pretty damn hot

 

insight*...thermostat? enough coolant? recently change...could be air in system?

 

Even at a track day, I

 

Wait until it cools off and check the coolant level.. it is probably low. You can top it off with water and probably get a ways but really need to find the reason it is losing coolant.

 

5 bars = engine about to grenade. Check water and oil levels ASAP. Even on track in 110F heat, I never see over 3 bars.

 

I wouldnt drive it home like that.

 

If you do don't let it hit 5 bars.

Stop at a Bar when you hit four bars.

Have a drink let her cool down, then proceed home.

Repeat as many times as needed.

 

Well let's put it this way... If it gets to 6 bars IT WILL BLOW!!!! Trust me I know this one from personal experience....

 

Are the bars the same for MY04? It seems to me I have 5 bars all the time and this is not to the half way point of the guage.