Heats up quick?
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From: Ellsworth AFB
Heats up quick?
Hey all,
I noticed today on my way to work that my temp needle was climbing fast. It never overheated but its only a 2 mile drive to work. I've never noticed it climb that quick and it was a chilly 24 degrees when I left this morning. On the way home I noticed it took no time to get into the normal range again but never overheated. When I got home I let it run for a few more minutes and popped the hood. The upper rad hose was pressurized and warm but not too hot too touch. Like I said, I usually have to let it run in the morning to get it to warm up so I have heat. Is this maybe a stuck thermostat???
Thx for any advice.
I noticed today on my way to work that my temp needle was climbing fast. It never overheated but its only a 2 mile drive to work. I've never noticed it climb that quick and it was a chilly 24 degrees when I left this morning. On the way home I noticed it took no time to get into the normal range again but never overheated. When I got home I let it run for a few more minutes and popped the hood. The upper rad hose was pressurized and warm but not too hot too touch. Like I said, I usually have to let it run in the morning to get it to warm up so I have heat. Is this maybe a stuck thermostat???
Thx for any advice.
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In 24° weather you WANT it to warm up fast! 
If it is not overheating then I wouldn't sweat (pun intended) it. Sounds like the thermostat is working as designed.
Also remember that the factory guages leave a bit to be desired. My tranny temp guage moves to the normal range faster than my engine temp gauge and that's IDLING!! in my driveway!!!!! Crazy, huh?!
If it is not overheating then I wouldn't sweat (pun intended) it. Sounds like the thermostat is working as designed.Also remember that the factory guages leave a bit to be desired. My tranny temp guage moves to the normal range faster than my engine temp gauge and that's IDLING!! in my driveway!!!!! Crazy, huh?!
