Why does my car temperature gauge fluctuate?
Car temperature fluctuations occur because of many internal and external factors. Internal factors deal with the heating and cooling systems, and external factors include weather and climate.CoolantCheck the amount of antifreeze in the tank. A leak may cause your gauge to fluctuate. Fill the tank and check it in a few days to make sure it’s full. If not full, a new tank may fix the problem.Heater CoreGauge fluctuation is a possible warning sign that more than just a leak is occurring. The heater core may be broken or is about to break. A bad core causes overheating and possible engine damage if not diagnosed and fixed immediately. A good sign of a failing heater core is moist or wet carpet on the passenger side of the car’s floor.RadiatorIf the car leave puddles of antifreeze, you have a radiator leak that needs immediate fixing to avoid further damage. You can replace the radiator or, if it’s a small leak, use clogging solution.Cooling FanThe temperature gauge will fluctuate but shoul