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Old 10-17-2001, 09:11 PM
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Coolant Temperature 400E.

Hello,

How long does it take to reach 80 degree at sub-zero temperature for a 400E?

The temperature now in my area (Canada) is about 3-4 Celsius, everyday I drive about 10 km to work, I don't warm up my car first, it takes nearly the whole trip to reach 80(15 minutes), is this normal? or I have to get a new thermostat?

My other cars reach normal temperature at 1/3 of the trips (5 minutes).

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Old 10-17-2001, 09:48 PM
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Probably do need a new thermostat. Mine usually gets up to 80 after about 3-4 miles. I replaced mine last year when it just would not ever quite get to 80.
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Old 10-18-2001, 10:28 AM
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Thermostat is probably partially stuck open.

This is way too long for it to warm up, definitely replace the thermostat.
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Old 10-18-2001, 01:22 PM
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Thank you, guys.

I will replace the thermostat this weekend, maybe I can also improve my gas mileage by doing that.
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Old 11-19-2001, 12:25 PM
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The thermostat was getting worse, not only it took quite long time to reach 80, but also after it reached 80, it went all the way to 110, I had to turn on heater to cool the engine.

Ordered a 80 C thermostat from Partshop, but just couldn't wait for a week.

Yesterday I took out the old thermostat, and brought it to local Canadian Tire store, I was very lucky to find a one with the same diameter, the gasket fits perfectly. It's a MotorRad brand high flow thermostat, only difference is that it's 192 F (90 C), and it cost only 22 Canadian$ (14 USD).

Now the engine warms up super fast, and the needle stays one line above 80 degree, I guess it should be 90 C.

Can I use this 90 C thomerstat for this whole winter and use the OEM 80 C when it gets warm? An extra 10 degree makes me feel warmer in Canadian winter, I hope this M119 engine is not very sensitive to coolant temperature.

BTW, the original thermostat from the car was very bad, I easily pulled out the center push rod by my hand.


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