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thermostat on v6
« on: 13 November 2011, 08:36:30 »
just recently my car seems to take longer to warm up.Even after a run of some 16 miles (town & country) it just reaches 80/85 degrees.
is this the symptons of a thermostat that is stuck open ???  :-\
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Re: thermostat on v6
« Reply #1 on: 13 November 2011, 08:38:25 »
no necessarily, centre of the gauge is fine. However 15 miles is a tad much, sounds like its a little lazy  :y
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Re: thermostat on v6
« Reply #2 on: 13 November 2011, 08:50:32 »
that was my thinking.I know that the outside temperatures have dropped just recently,and before my fans used to kick for a pastime but now they dont.
is this likely to cause ant problems running it like this till i get time to look at it. :-\
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Re: thermostat on v6
« Reply #3 on: 13 November 2011, 08:53:06 »
It was a little colder this morning, mine was nice and hot within a mile or two.

Its not going to cause any serious problems, but you want to get it seen to within a couple of weeks  :y
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Re: thermostat on v6
« Reply #4 on: 13 November 2011, 08:57:07 »
thanks tunnie for the advice :y, i will be getting it done as we are getting frosty season here in somerset. ;)
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Re: thermostat on v6
« Reply #5 on: 13 November 2011, 08:58:00 »
must look at keys when im typing  ;D ;D
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Re: thermostat on v6
« Reply #6 on: 13 November 2011, 10:19:37 »
A V6 should be at approx midpoint on the gauage (so around 95C for prefacelifts and 90C for facelifts) within about 2 miles of gentle driving, even on cold mornings.  If not, or you see the temp is much cooler on a 60mph cruise than it is around town, then stat is favourite :y
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Re: thermostat on v6
« Reply #7 on: 13 November 2011, 12:35:57 »
thanks t.b  :y
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