what is interesting to note is the thermistor did exactly what Dr Dave had when I used water (just in case that got lost in all my post). I attribute this to poor fluid flow perhaps due to surface tension. If Dr. Dave wants to try it I will be happy to send him this one, I would like to test a bit more, but at this point the best test would be to install in a car that has a top loader (mine is a side loader). If it does not work in Dr Daves car would assume he is driving around with 1/2 tank of water.
If she weighs the same as a duck then she is a witch (a man of science) .