Q: My car engine is hot and the gauge doesn't seem to be working
Heater blows hot. Cooling system is full level in overflow reservoir moves when I squeeze hose. Always run 210 degrees now looks like gauge not working at all.
My car has 75000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.
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