[s-cars] Thermostat woes

[Aaron]

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Actually mine never had a problem until last week.   It used to warm up
about half way and be rock solid, now it never goes above about 1/8 -
1/4" above cold.
Sounds like I should replace it with the 87deg option.
Aaron

Igor Kessel wrote:

>Aaron wrote:
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>>Hi all,
>>It appears I have thermostat issue. Can you guys confirm -
>>Water temp gauge functions but only reaches about 1/8" above cold (maybe
>>higher if its a warm day). Fluctuates somewhat depending on outside temp.
>>Oil temp stays low and does not reach the first tick.
>>Heater works but ability to blow hot air is less after a long downhill
>>as motor temp decreases.
>>Are there any issues to be aware when replacing the thermostat?
>>Thanks in advance
>>
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>Aaron,
>this is typical. Our cars have two thermostat options. Yours (and mine)
>came with a colder thermostat. Makes the car never warm up. It really
>sucks in the winter. I complained to the dealer and he replaced the
>thermostat with a hotter 87°C one. No problem since. The operating
>temperature is now 90°C, rock solid. The car warms up quickly too.
>
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