BigELilE@webtv.net (Ron) spake unto the masses in news:16916-40C644EE-
30@storefull-3194.bay.webtv.net:
> Randolph wrote:
>>It seems your thermostat is stuck open.
>> Cheap part to buy, but I don't know how
>> easy it is to replace on on your car.
>
> Thats what I was thinking, but in the 30 yrs that I have been working on
> cars I've never heard of that. I've had plenty get stuck shut, but never
> had one stuck open. You would think that the spring would close it.
>
They get "stuck" open all the time. The spring gets weak and opens too
soon.
Make sure your coolant is topped up, both in the reservoir AND in the rad.
Check your heater output. Is it poor? In Florida at this time of year your
heater should be able to put out scorching heat.
How many minutes do you have to drive before the transmisison is willing to
upshift into overdrive/4th?
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