# 2008 GMC Acadia temp gauge running hot

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-gmc-acadia-temp-gauge-running-hot/145586>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Tags:** acadia, gmc\
**Created:** [July 30, 2019, 2:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-gmc-acadia-temp-gauge-running-hot/145586 "2019-07-30T14:02:36Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 2\
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**Author:** ![Douglas341](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/3bc359/32.png) [@Douglas341](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Douglas341)\
**Post date:** [July 30, 2019, 2:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-gmc-acadia-temp-gauge-running-hot/145586/1 "2019-07-30T14:02:36Z")

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temp gauge appears to be running hot and high with engine reducing power

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**Author:** ![Purebred](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/purebred/32/46796_2.png) [@Purebred](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Purebred)\
**Post date:** [July 30, 2019, 4:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-gmc-acadia-temp-gauge-running-hot/145586/2 "2019-07-30T16:01:13Z")

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It reduces engine power to protect the engine.  
Get it in now to have the cooling system diagnosed ( there might be a fee) and have it repaired.

Or ignore it and start saving for a new engine or vehicle.