engine goes into limp mode when hot, but temp gauge reads normal

[DrtyRat]

Originally Posted by vincem

What I meant by "limp mode" is that my car would bog/hesitate when you give it gas. When it does this my car would surge repeatedly from 0-20mph. I don't know about it overheating because my temp gauge reads normal when it does this, but I'll consider buying an aftermarket temp gauage to be on the safe side.

I assure you that the stock temp gauge will read normal even if its overheating....and what about what neme said, are you doing any of the basic things to keep the car running well?