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Keep in mind that gauges are usually designed so the needle is in the middle of the range at optimum. You may not be getting hot at all.
I added an aftermarket temp gauge. In the winter you can see the thermostat opening and closing!!! In the summer mine will creep above 180* in traffic and after shutting off the engine, but doesn't go over 205.
Many factory thermostats were 195*.