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Old Jul 11, 2011 | 06:08 PM
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I just bought a 1998 A4 this Saturday....tickled pink, maybe.

It seems to be in danger of over heating. It is not in the red or anything. Just one notch over the center.

Now I am crossing my fingers someone tells me this is normal.
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Old Jul 11, 2011 | 06:19 PM
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Mine sits straight up center even on the hottest days. Does it fluxuate around between highway running or sitting in city traffic?
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Old Jul 11, 2011 | 06:38 PM
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It pretty much just goes there.....either way. It does move a little. I will pay attention tomorrow and report back.
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Old Jul 12, 2011 | 04:10 AM
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Might also see what the climate control shows for engine temp. Check this article to see what I mean.

https://www.audiworld.com/tech/int6.shtml

My 99 V6 climbs up to 90C, and doesn't move. But when it first gets to 90C, the temp guage is still moving toward it's spot in the middle. So I've never trusted or understood that thing completely.
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Old Jul 12, 2011 | 07:15 PM
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After further investigation:

I drove this morning about 20 miles when it was 83 degrees outside. Stayed in the middle.

This afternoon I drove 10 miles when it was 103 degrees outside. It moved.
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