Operating Temp Question
#1
Operating Temp Question
Hey guys. Lately it seems like my temperature gauge is reading a little low. Heat works fine and gas mileage is still the same but I wonder if I could have a thermostat that is slowly failing.
I was under the impression that when a thermostat failed it would freeze open and the car would not come up to operating temperature. The needle is quick to move off cold just seems to stop a little over 1/4. I have checked to make sure the fans are not running as I replaced the control module last summer. Everything seems fine.
It is cold here but nothing abnormal and I don't remember this in previous winters.
Do I have any reason for concern or should I just wait for additional problems?
I was under the impression that when a thermostat failed it would freeze open and the car would not come up to operating temperature. The needle is quick to move off cold just seems to stop a little over 1/4. I have checked to make sure the fans are not running as I replaced the control module last summer. Everything seems fine.
It is cold here but nothing abnormal and I don't remember this in previous winters.
Do I have any reason for concern or should I just wait for additional problems?
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Im under the impression that mine is stuck open. I can let it idle for 10 minutes and it will barely get of of cold. I have to drive it for a while before the gets just below half way. Also the heater doesnt seem to work until after Ive driven it a while, and if I stop at a light or something the heater goes cold... lol IDK.
Yours is probably something different if it jumps off of cold pretty quick. Not sure what would make it read lower than normal though.
Yours is probably something different if it jumps off of cold pretty quick. Not sure what would make it read lower than normal though.
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I feel like mine is going but not 100% sure. Could it be that it is so cold here in ohio? It was -8 this morning, and when at stop lights the heater would blow less hot air (not cold tho, just warm). The temp gauge got up to the normal spot just below the logo and stayed there. When I would start driving the heat would get warmer. Anyone notice there car struggles to warm up when its below 0?