Reading the temperature gauge

I calibrated my gauge to the water temperature (205). I had to bend the thingy to make it line up where I wanted it to be. So now I know exactly where "normal" is.... And nothing else.But really, that's all I need to know.

I did the same to my gas gauge.When it hits "E", I have about 2 liters left.So E really means EMPTY! Cuz 2 liters is like 2 US quarts. I can barely drive around the block on that!