I have a 1998 Saturn SW2, 184000 miles. In the summer, the car will overheat in 5-10 minutes sitting in traffic once the engine is warmed up. Usually the gauge hangs around the 1/4 temp level. It uses a little coolant but there isn't a leak. Also, the oil isn't discolored. The cooling fan has been replaced and works.
In the winter, the gauge will get to 1/4 warming the car up for 10 minutes. When I drive it though, the gauge goes down to 1/8 or less. If I sit at a light, the temp will go back up but never over 1/4. Consequently, the car heater barely works.
Are these conditions related?
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