 Engine Temperature problem |
 Jul 24, 2006 - 9:55 PM
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Enthusiast Joined May 24, '06 From sydney Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%)  |
Hey guys.
My car takes quite a while to warm up, and even when it does... it only reaches a quarter... (i guess half of where normal operating temperature is. Its winter here in australia, not freezing, but quite cold. Can anyone give me some advice on what to check for? |
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Jul 24, 2006 - 10:15 PM
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 Enthusiast  Joined Apr 4, '05 From ST PAUL, MN Currently Offline Reputation: 3 (100%) |
check your thermostate..that might be the problem...but yeah check that if its not that then what i would do is change your fluids..
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Jul 24, 2006 - 10:21 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Jul 19, '06 From Colorado Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
True. ^
Those are exact symptoms of a thermostat failing-and or being held open by something. Don't just take it out, it is there for a reason. Plus during the winter the heater will really suck. |
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Jul 24, 2006 - 10:26 PM
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Enthusiast Joined May 24, '06 From sydney Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
So the engine is running at normal temps and the thermostat is just off? nothing serious right?>
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Jul 24, 2006 - 11:05 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jul 19, '06 From Colorado Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
NO, it needs to be changed.
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Jul 25, 2006 - 6:42 PM
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Enthusiast Joined May 24, '06 From sydney Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
How do i change the thermostat??
Is there a how-to anywhere? |
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Jul 25, 2006 - 7:19 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jul 19, '06 From Colorado Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
A Haynes-Chilton manula can be had for a few dollars and will tell you all you need to know.
I picked mine up at Autozone here, but any parts store should have them or be able to get them. |
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Jul 25, 2006 - 8:31 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Apr 17, '06 From under your bed. Currently Offline Reputation: 4 (100%) |
Water pump might be broken?
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