Don't panic. The FJ-62 has a know quark where the fuel and temp gauges all spike for a moment then go back to normal. There is a problem, but it may not be your cooling system. I think it may be the contacts for the gauges that get dirty/corroded and cause the spike. If you search you will find much more info. I too found that the problem would occur when I had a full or near to full tank. I am in no way saying not to figure out of you have a cooling problem, but keep this infomation in mind because it is most likely the culprit.
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Originally Posted by SVFD
Hey y'all,
I just drove my 62 form charlotte, NC to Cimarron, New Mexico for the summer and am having some problems. it started around Mississipi. my temp gauge would go all the way past the overheating mark, and my gass guage would go past the full mark. when i pulled over i noticed that the radiator was cold, then i beleive the thermostat kicked in and fluid started moving again and the guages went back down. It only seems to happen when i refuel my car, yet it is performing strangly now and i dont think any fluid is moving through the engine at all. is this simply a thermostat problem? if so, could i replace this myself easily? also my trasmission seems to be leaking fluid but the transmission fluid level is still high (yet i hear some mild grinding down there). i figure its just a seal or something.i need help desperatly bc im out in the middle of nowhere and the closest shop is about 70 miles away. thanks
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