Engine doesn't stay warm re: heat
#1
Engine doesn't stay warm re: heat
I'm in NY, gets cold here. My 96 Turbo developed a new habit of not getting hot while driving. Only if idling a while will the engine temp come up from baseline, and as soon as I hit highway speeds it drops to just above baseline. Slow speeds/surface streets bring it back up a bit, but not to the normal temp which is closer to just under half way up the scale.
This has never been an issue in any temps to 0F before. It's an issue now b.c damn thing won't throw heat to warm me up!
Could too much coolant vs water cause this? I think I may have topped off the res. just before winter thinking it probably needed lower capability.
Do I need to roll like the truckers w.a pc of cardboard in front of the rad?!
This has never been an issue in any temps to 0F before. It's an issue now b.c damn thing won't throw heat to warm me up!
Could too much coolant vs water cause this? I think I may have topped off the res. just before winter thinking it probably needed lower capability.
Do I need to roll like the truckers w.a pc of cardboard in front of the rad?!
#2
1- First check for leaks
2- Check coolant level in the bottle.
If these are ok, I would do BOTH items below:
1- Flush out the coolant and fill it with fresh coolant 50/50 -- 1 brand only.
2- Change the thermostat + new gasket.
#4
#6
Is this same as the level sensor? Don't see a temp sensor on FCP.
http://www.fcpgroton.com/product-exe...category_id/88
http://www.fcpgroton.com/product-exe...category_id/88
#8
Is this same as the level sensor? Don't see a temp sensor on FCP.
http://www.fcpgroton.com/product-exe...category_id/88
http://www.fcpgroton.com/product-exe...category_id/88
I do know however that when you mix different types of coolants, this creates blockage gunks / lumps. Changing the thermostat alone sometimes may not be enough.
Thermostat though is the usual cause of your problem.
#13
Here are my step by step instructions for doing the t-stat:
http://www.atthetipwebs.com/technolo...thermostat.htm
http://www.atthetipwebs.com/technolo...thermostat.htm
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