Originally Posted by m5james

Sorry to sound like I was going overboard, but it is true. I'd still play it safe just for precaution. To be honest, while the gauge may be showing in the middle, that doesn't mean you're in the clear completely. The temp sensor might not be in the flow of water, so it could still be overheating due to the lack of flow if the fluid is low. Bleed it properly and just be careful till the leak is fixed for sure.