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Old Jan 10, 2013 | 06:00 PM
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Im having an issue with my trucks temp not building. The truck sat for 2 days in mid 30 degree weather and it started right up this morning. I drove to work, about 15 miles, and the temp gauge moved a very small amount. Normally the temp jumps to normal range in about 5min. Coolant level is good, it drives and runs great. Could this be a thermostat issue? any thoughts?
 
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Old Jan 10, 2013 | 06:19 PM
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Could be but you need a real set of gauges. The factory gauges are glorified idiot lights. Get a ScanGauge ll for $159 or less. Does sound like a stuck t-stat but that's a WAG without the gauges.
 
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Old Jan 10, 2013 | 07:05 PM
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Yeah I think the t-stat was stuck. On the drive home the temp jumped up to norm after about 15 min.
 
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Old Jan 10, 2013 | 07:13 PM
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Tow something all day and then see what your temps look like. You need to drive more than 20min to start getting up to operating temp. I wouldnt worry
 
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Tow something all day and then see what your temps look like. You need to drive more than 20min to start getting up to operating temp. I wouldnt worry
Esp. this time of year back east.
 
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