Engine runs cold
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Engine runs cold
I have a '92 gmc jimmy and it wont get up to temp. I drove brobably about 100 miles today and it would stay at about 110deg. Sometimes it would get up to 150. It always stays at 200 weather its -20 or 98deg out. Is the thermostat not closing?
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there is a good chance the thermostat is not closing if you dont have much heat or if it takes a long time to get any heat out of the heater would probably try anew thermostat, if your heater works normal it could be the sending unit or guage actually not giving an accurate temperature.
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I replaced the temp sensor a few weeks back because the guage wasnt working and this fixed it. I got a new thermostate, it was only 6 bucks and looks easy to change.
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First, check the temperature of the upper radiator hose with your "calibrated hand". If you can read the engine codes, see if you have a "cold engine" code.
You may have gotten a bad thermostat. I don't like the ones with a check valve for that reason -- had a bad experience with one.
You may have gotten a bad thermostat. I don't like the ones with a check valve for that reason -- had a bad experience with one.