I have noticed that my temp gauge goes to less than halfway then stops. I thought this was my normal operating range but the other day with the gauge showing as enclosed the my2005 overheated and lost some antifreeze. Is the gauge bad or is there a temp sending unit somewhere under the hood? Would not want to try to replace the gauge but do not want it overheating without any warning. Anyone know? Thanks
Do not yet know what it made it overheat except 100+ degrees and idling too much suppose

 

Did you see coolant spill out somewhere or was some just missing from the reservoir?

 

thermostat is probly stuck or sticking the sensor may be bad too but I would def check thoes 2 then add a little coolent and see what you get

 

 

I gusee the thermostat is in the usual place where radiator hose meets radiator?
And temp sensing unit where do you think that is?
Thanks

 

The thermostat is on the opposite end of the radiator hose. It's not where the hose meets the radiator; but where the hose meets the motor. It's in a thermostat housing.

 

Try replacing your radiator cap too.

 

Thanks for the suggestions. I can't pm so i'm replying here

 

THANKS!

 

some coolant was missing...reservoir empty.....filled to line and okay since....don't know where the coolant went tho