Been this way since new < Runs great getting 27 to 30 mpg and I got 125,000 on it < But winters coming and I'm thinking what Small thing besides replacing the termostate can I try ????
2007-11-28 10:06:35 · 8 answers · asked by Skip P 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Chevrolet
The thermostat is the logical place to start. Make sure your coolant level is where it should be as well.
2007-11-28 10:10:51 · answer #1 · answered by ryankneale 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It seams too me that a car with 125,000 miles on it may very well need a new heater core or thermostat. you can try cutting the heater hose that goes into the heater box. Be sure that you leave enough length too re attach it back onto the opposite terminal that it came off of. In effect what you are doing is bypassing the thermostat and running it directly back through the heater. You will need too watch closely for leaks from the heater box under the dash. This can show up as a wet spot on the carprt under the heater. You will need too run the hose from one pole to the other which is why length is important. If that fails or leaks then it is probably that the thermostat is not opening. The thermostat can be replaced by removing the two bolts that attach it too the housing, carefully cleaning off all of the old gasket with a scraper blade, then getting a waterproof gasket material from any parts store and replacing the old gasket. With a waterproof gasket material it is possible too use it too form your own gasket as long as the neck of the theromostat cover is not severly pitted.
2007-11-28 18:31:43 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Replace the t-stat and I usually put carboard in front of the radiator in Wisconsin winter to help warm up faster. Only cover the bottom third of the radiator and make sure to remove it in spring. Also make sure, (if you have one) that the water valve that controls hot water going to the heater core is ok...could be partially closed. (Not sure if your car has one of these or just has a blend door in the a/c ductwork.)
2007-11-28 18:33:20 · answer #3 · answered by paul h 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Flush your system with your heater in the on position. Sludge builds up in the radiator and heater core. Flushing is cheaper than replacing.
2007-11-28 20:59:40 · answer #4 · answered by cblack6540 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Besides the thermostat have you ever had your radiator or water pump changed? Maybe it leaks anti-freeze? Try getting a diagnostic test ran on it at your auto repair place.
2007-11-28 18:11:31 · answer #5 · answered by Jen 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I had the same problem with my 99 avenger and I replaced the thermostat and bleed the coolent system and it works great now.
2007-11-28 18:11:14 · answer #6 · answered by gzzr_2 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
haha if you dont care about how it looks, put some cardboard in front of the radiator... haha it will help keep the wind off the radiator, hence keeping you warm.
2007-11-28 18:10:26 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
buy a thermostat
2007-11-28 19:38:37 · answer #8 · answered by GM 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋