xxdejavuxx

#1

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?

RUNNIN-LOW

#2

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..

Steevo

#3

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.

xxdejavuxx

#4

So the engine is running at normal temps and the thermostat is just off? nothing serious right?>

Steevo

#5

NO, it needs to be changed.

xxdejavuxx

#6

How do i change the thermostat??
Is there a how-to anywhere?

Steevo

#7

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.

ExSane

#8

Water pump might be broken?