Idle question...again
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Idle question...again
Hey guys quick question, has anybody ever had a problem with their truck taking too long to warm up or is it normal for everyone....i mean i have to sit there for about 5 minutes before the needle even budges.
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Originally Posted by blabla329
Hey guys quick question, has anybody ever had a problem with their truck taking too long to warm up or is it normal for everyone....i mean i have to sit there for about 5 minutes before the needle even budges.
NOTE: All OEM gauges
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Ooops. Looks like you're not talking about idle speed. I live in Minnesota and I drive about the same distance in the truck as I do my cars before feeling some warmth in the heater. Probably a quarter mile unless its below zero.....
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Depending on what needle "temp guage" problably.
or rpm needle ???????
If its the temp needle its normal ,if its the rpm's you might have a sensor problem.
unless you are in a sub-zero area .
There are a few sensors that are used to control rpm level during warm up.
Rich
or rpm needle ???????
If its the temp needle its normal ,if its the rpm's you might have a sensor problem.
unless you are in a sub-zero area .
There are a few sensors that are used to control rpm level during warm up.
Rich
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yeah it's the temp needle. my car warms up alot faster so i didn't know if it was normal for the big engine or not. thankx guys.
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The V10 has a HUGE cooling system compared to a passenger car. Not to mention the amount of coolant in the block and heads.
So, it's going to take longer to warm up.
Compared to my '97 Cougar with the 4.6L V8, it takes about twice as long to warm up.
So, it's going to take longer to warm up.
Compared to my '97 Cougar with the 4.6L V8, it takes about twice as long to warm up.
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