My car overheated when the heater core went out. I replaced the cored and cover is on secure and all put back together. System has been burped of air bubbles, but it seems to take a bit longer to warm up than it used to. What could fix this, replacing the 192 degree with a 195 degree thermostat? Do they often get messed up after an engine overheats and not always work properly afterwards? Im thinking it could be stuck open just a bit, which would cause it to take a bit longer to warm up? Recommendations ? thanks
2006-10-21 07:20:56 · 9 answers · asked by mombo323 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
It is possible that the thermostat is stuck open. When you remove it you will know for sure. Replacing it with a hotter thermostat will not make it heat up faster, if you want the thermostat to open sooner put a cooler one in maybe 180 degree.
2006-10-21 07:27:43 · answer #1 · answered by smoke 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
In another post they mention remote areas that could get too cold if you have you temp set to low. With that said, you could try using a small box fan like the ones you see at Wal-Mart for around $12 bucks. Or if you have ceiling fans run them to stir up the air keeping cold areas from becoming too cold. Just aim them toward the cold areas. Mixing the air will help in keeping the house heated more evenly when you thermostat is set lower. leaving your sink cabinet doors open is a good idea. Also you could put a small lamp in the cabinet with the door open of course if you have a real deep freeze that day. Just make sure you don't put the lamp too close to anything flammable.A 40 watt bulb is plenty big enough to keep the pipes warm.
2016-05-22 07:57:10 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The rating of the thermostat has nothing to do with how long it takes to warm up. A leaking thermostat will do that, but if it's working why are you worries about taking a bit longer? If gets to the right temp and stays there, it's ok.
2006-10-21 11:37:42 · answer #3 · answered by Nomadd 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can check the thermostat by dipping it into some hot water and watch it open to know it works. Or go with a higher rated thermostat
2006-10-21 07:27:33 · answer #4 · answered by brian m 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First try replacing the thermostat with another stock one, dont go for the high temp just yet. It may be that yours was damaged when your truck overheated (i just had this happen) and so now its not functioning properly.
2006-10-21 07:27:24 · answer #5 · answered by bigalexe 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The thermostat is one of the cheapest things to replace in the heating system, and one of the easiest. Just do it, and go from there.
2006-10-21 07:30:27 · answer #6 · answered by UBuck30 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Thermostats are cheap and easy enough to install...but stay with the original temp.
2006-10-21 07:27:58 · answer #7 · answered by barinair 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
flush radiator and replace t stat
2006-10-21 09:55:27 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
More info req.....make/model engine etc
2006-10-21 07:23:44 · answer #9 · answered by Stevie t 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋