Glossary / General

temperature gauge

11 Episode Mentions
Too Afraid to Ask

A temperature gauge shows how hot the engine is running. If it gets too high, it can mean the engine is overheating, which is not good.

Technical Definition

A temperature gauge is a device that measures the temperature of the engine coolant, providing information about the engine's operating temperature. If the gauge indicates high temperatures, it may signal overheating.

The Car Curious Weekly

Podcast highlights and car talk, delivered every week.

Help Improve This Entry

Spot an error or have a better explanation? Let us know.