Tag: thermostats
14 Posts
May 24, 2018
Speeding up the Heat on a Chilly Morning
There's no shortcut 'switch' for getting the engine to warm up faster.
Dec 13, 2016
This LeSabre Owner Is Looking for LeSolution to Overheating
Thomas has an overheating Buick that has stumped several mechanics. Could the culprit be something simple?
Dec 06, 2016
Why Is Mike's Ranger Not Warming up Properly?
Mike's '92 Ford Ranger needed a thermostat, so the parts guy sold him one from a '75 Ford Pinto. It fits, but is it the reason the truck still won't warm up?
Oct 01, 2015
What's Causing Car to Stay Cool?
Catherine's 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee appears to be running cold. What does Car Talk suggest? Find out here.
Jul 01, 2004
A faulty thermostat is to blame for your freezing car.
I'm having a problem that just started recently When I start the car it takes a while for the engine to warm up If I sit there eventually the temperature gauge will go up to normal But once I start...
Jul 01, 2004
My thermostat reads 210 degrees on warm days. Should I be worried?
I'm part of the male population that in the past you have politely referred to as anal-retentive when it comes to car care I'm getting better though Thanks to your sage counseling I no longer shake the car to make...
Jul 01, 2000
Could this Toyota engine with almost 70k miles be on its last legs?
I have a Toyota Corolla wagon with about miles I have had all the major scheduled maintenance done by my Toyota dealer and have had the oil changed every miles Until last fall it would get - miles per gallon...
Aug 01, 1999
What to do when a car overheats?
Perhaps you can settle a discussion that my son and I had recently When his car overheated I suggested that he add water to his radiator since the level was low and he needed to keep driving He insisted that...
Jun 01, 1999
Sudden drop in gas mileage on your Ford Ranger? Check the thermostat.
I have a Ford Ranger with a liter engine and a five-speed manual transmission I used to get between and miles to the gallon However in the space of less than a month the mileage has dropped to between and...
Mar 01, 1999
Before replacing your heater core again, check your thermostat.
I have a four-cylinder Ford Mustang Recently I noticed the unmistakable smell of coolant inside the car and realized my heater core was leaking Having already replaced it once and being short of cash I merely disconnected the hoses running...