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Nov 18, 2011 | 12:13 AM

Ava cox

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The temp gauge on my truck keeps going from hot then to normal. It's seems to show hot when I'm sitting still and then start cooling off when I start going. Help!!

Nov 18, 2011 | 12:17 AM

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does your engine actually seem to be hot, or is your gauge just doing its own thing?

Nov 18, 2011 | 12:36 AM

Ava cox

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The engine is running hot plus my heater is blowing cold air

Nov 18, 2011 | 12:41 AM

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year/engine size??/ but i would first say.... check your coolant level... if the coolant level is good, i would say either thermostat or you have a clogged heater core line

Nov 18, 2011 | 12:58 AM

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Thank you for the help. I am recently divorced and my ex always took care of things like this. It's a 1999 8 cyl. I just don't know a mechanic I can trust or afford