Temp. gauge in the winter ??
10-28-2001, 04:40 PM
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Temp. gauge in the winter ??
It just started getting cold in my area and on my way back to school I noticed over the long trip that the temp. guage didnt go all the way were it has been at during the spring and summer (since I havent had the car for the cold weather yet) normaly it sits right in the middle maybe a alittle higher...but now since it got cold its a little bit lower...its probably normal, what ya think???
10-28-2001, 05:46 PM
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Keeping in mind that I am no auto mechanic...
I would say this is normal. It should eventually hit the same mark it normally does, but I'm sure with the colder weather it will take it longer. I seem to remember (pushing it here) that I could get to work(~16 mi.) during the winter without it hitting the normal spot.
So...I would say this about the temp: If the heater works, and the car isn't overheating, but it's heating to somewhat normal temps, then it's okay.
Anyone care to disagree?
I would say this is normal. It should eventually hit the same mark it normally does, but I'm sure with the colder weather it will take it longer. I seem to remember (pushing it here) that I could get to work(~16 mi.) during the winter without it hitting the normal spot.
So...I would say this about the temp: If the heater works, and the car isn't overheating, but it's heating to somewhat normal temps, then it's okay.
Anyone care to disagree?
10-28-2001, 06:50 PM
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It sound normal to me, but keep in mind that most factory thermostats are now fail-open. If the engine (and heater) never warm up, you chould have a bad thermostat. Other sympoms would include an extremely rich mixture and lousy gas mileage.
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