Q: Hello there, I have a 2001 Nissan Pathfinder with only 103,000 miles, but living in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Today, @ 21*, I drove on
The car had been sitting in a non-heated garage for close to 24 hrs. When I drove earlier today, it was 21*. After only driving a few blocks, the temperature gauge was already between H and C. I didn't think this is normal, so turned around and drove home. Could the suv be on the way to overheating? If so, why please? Thank you!
My car has 103000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.
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