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Old 09-23-2006, 01:41 AM
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Car not getting up to temp?

I searched a little, and my temp gauge has been confusing me... it used to take a little time, but no matter what the temp outside, the vehicle would eventually get to the halfway point where that little dot is. Now, I drive around for like an hour on the highway doin 70-80mph and the temp gauge never got above 1/4. By the time I got off the highway it was almost back down to the low peg. What's going on in my car!?!
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Old 09-23-2006, 03:42 AM
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Thermostat stuck open
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Old 09-23-2006, 05:15 AM
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Change the thermostat, as they get old they get weak and open to quickly.
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Old 09-23-2006, 12:06 PM
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yea, i figured as much. thanks, i'll try that!
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Old 09-24-2006, 01:28 PM
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I got the same problem I figured its not bad for the summer, but for the winter i guess I'll change it.
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Old 09-24-2006, 01:32 PM
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Yeah, its better for your mpg anyway, a colder running engine uses more fuel (computer runs a richer mixture to compensate) Just replace the thermo and your good to go
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