[MPDano]

Originally Posted by Yoni_d

Well, this is not a new issue. It just got a bit worse after I removed the instrument cluster.
In traffic, the temp needle is slightly below the middle. if I stop the car, it raises to the last white line and sometimes above it.
The electric fan works fine. When I use the AC the problem is a bit worse.
I checked the viscous fan and it looks fine. it is so strange. maybe I will check the engine temperature with external equipment...

Do you think the thermostat is not fully open?

If you have no history on the Thermostat and Seal, this would be an inexpensive "need" anyways.