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On the V6 where should the needle be on temperature gauge when the engine is warmed up?

Mine is right in the centre.

mine is a bit past center.... always has been, even after i flushed and filled my rad with new coolant

Mine is again just past (above) centre, 1994 SE model.

A friends 1997 MX-3 is just below centre... (grr)

mine used to sit at center before i put in a true temp gauge

Mine sits just slightly under halfway. Most likely the differences between all of our cars is the thermostat. Assuming the sensors are all functioning within parameters. That leaves the Thermostat. They are all supposed to open at their rated temperatures, however.. things like altitude, coolant condition, etc.. can all affect when the thermostat opens. And this will effect where your temp needle sits. If you think your needle sits too high on the gauge.. try replacing your thermostat first.. especially cause its far cheaper than replacing the sensor

Tunes67

mine is a little past center

mine was a little above center before i had the all metal radiator from radiatorworld.com affter i got it , it drives a bit under half way.

mxmaz wrote:mine is a little past center

Same here