2007-03-02 14:30:12 · 10 answers · asked by jshanty2000 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
the thermostat in your cooling system is probably one with a high opening temperature setting, maybe 235-deg or it's actually starting to stick and not opening when it should
2007-03-02 14:32:40 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
there is no problem. It is getting hot because your thermostat has not opened yet. Once the thermostat opens water is allowed to circulate through your rad and the temp drops. Its quite common in older cars.
2007-03-02 14:33:35 · answer #2 · answered by Jerry G 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
More than likely you need a new thermostat. They open at a certain temperature and if it's worn out it can either stay open or take more heat and pressure to open it, therefor causing the spike in temperature.
2007-03-02 14:35:19 · answer #3 · answered by greghllwd 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Almost certainly, your thermostat needs changing. Better get it done now, before it sticks permanently and causes some real damage.
2007-03-02 14:34:14 · answer #4 · answered by Husker41 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the temperature gauge is accurate, I would change the thermostat.
2007-03-02 17:20:16 · answer #5 · answered by luther 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
could be that the thermostat is sticking.
be thankful that it is opening and not staying closed.
if this happens it could boil over, over pressurize the system and possibly blow a hose
2007-03-02 15:23:45 · answer #6 · answered by smjohnson55 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like your thermostat is sticking. I would replace it before it sticks shut permanently.
2007-03-02 14:36:26 · answer #7 · answered by davedoorman66 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Thermostat or heat sensor bad.
2007-03-02 14:34:02 · answer #8 · answered by gejandsons 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you could have a faulty thermostat, or you temp. gage might be off.
2007-03-02 14:38:50 · answer #9 · answered by jara 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
could be taht the thermostat is stiking or could be wrong thermostat
2007-03-02 14:36:01 · answer #10 · answered by littledude 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋