r/Cartalk • u/Adventurous_Risk5378 • 1d ago

Safety Question Is this normal?

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I have a 2010 honda crv. This is where the index is on my temp gauge. Is it normal? Should i be worried?

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u/bootheels 1d ago

Where is the gage usually? Most manufacturers design those gages so "normal" is right in the middle of the range...So, it would seem your engine is running a little hotter than normal. Have you checked the coolant level? Be very careful, do not remove the radiator cap, check the recovery tank...

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u/Adventurous_Risk5378 1d ago

Usually a little below the middle while im driving it

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u/bootheels 1d ago

OK, well you are getting some early warnings of trouble. Check the coolant level and get the issue resolved before it turns into a major overheat, which is disastrous for today's aluminum engine blocks...

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u/Psych0matt 1d ago

It’s a little warm, nothing to worry about if if goes back down, though it may be a hint that your coolant is a bit low

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u/edvurdsd 1d ago

Maybe take a picture while you’re parked next time. Put the phone down. And yes check your coolant.

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u/Any_Sale2030 1d ago

Check the coolant level but this is normal on a hot day or if you have been driving it hard.  Start to worry if it’s a couple more bars than this.  Shut off if it’s at H or a bar or two away.   

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u/hreivan 1d ago

No not normal , have keep eye on it and maybe check coolant level when engine is cold . Could be a bad thermostat, water pump or radiator fan

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u/SaverPro 1d ago

Definitely overheating. Stop driving immediately if it’s like that. Check your coolant levels. You might be running low, which is an issue of itself.