I had a lot of overheating problems a while ago so I made some changes, replaced radiator ect and now it is running below the normal range. Since winter is here I want to get it back to normal. What's the easest way to do that? Can I get a higher temp thermostat?
Engine Runnng Too Cold
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do you experience any ill effects from the temp it's running now? how are you guaging "normal" temp
Bad is correct to ask these questions. If it is really low, the issue is almost certainly a missing thermostat gasket, or a malfunctioning (or incorrect) thermostat.
Did you already replace it since you had the overheating problem? If not then the thermostat could have junk in it or the temper might be out of the spring from too much heat. It is possible that themostat is not in there from previous fixes. I just replaced mine with a 190* thermo and do not forget to use both gaskets when replacing it.
I just put a piece of cardboard in front of the radiator during winter.
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IDave said:
i think your agreeing with me here, or did i do something inapropriate again
bad_religion_au said:i think your agreeing with me here, or did i do something inapropriate again
You did something inappropriate?
No. Total agreement.
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The temperature gauge shows a little to the left of the lower normal range mark (maybe 1/8 inch or so) Don't really see any ill effects, I was thinking maybe my heater would work better and the engine would warm up faster. I did replace the thermo when I replaced the radiator, I also added a fan cowl. Think I will try changing the thermo and see what effect it has, maybe it is stuck open.
How long does it take your engines to warm up? Maybe I am making more of this than it is worth.
How long does it take your engines to warm up? Maybe I am making more of this than it is worth.
Since changing mine out it warms up much quicker but not all that much hotter in the end than before i changed it, but enough to make it worthwhile. While the radiator was warm to the touch before it now almost hot. It could be your heater core causing your heat problem inside the cab, I also found that I had a real bad air lead around the steering colum that I plugged and that helped a ton.
PvtTom said:
At 2 degrees above 0, 5 miles of driving. At 30 degrees, 2 miles to warm up.
Make SURE you have the top gasket in place with your thermostat, otherwise it will always be "open".
good call on the top gasket, i put one in this morning and it makes all the diff in the world. i couldn't find it at an auto parts store so i just went to toyota they had it in a day.