'95 C280 Temperature Readings
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1995 c280
'95 C280 Temperature Readings
temp needle is perfect during driving and at parking (P)....but when i have to sit at lights....needle goes upto 110.....when i drive again....within 20 seconds of drive even at 35mph....needle comes back to ~90....lately, i switch to P when sitting at red light and temp never rises above 90-95....oil and antifreeze levels remain perfect....has anyone experienced this. if yes, please advise me what to do next....
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1999 W202 C280, 2002 W203 C220 CDI, 2013 W246 B250
temp needle is perfect during driving and at parking (P)....but when i have to sit at lights....needle goes upto 110.....when i drive again....within 20 seconds of drive even at 35mph....needle comes back to ~90....lately, i switch to P when sitting at red light and temp never rises above 90-95....oil and antifreeze levels remain perfect....has anyone experienced this. if yes, please advise me what to do next....
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