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Old 10-25-2017, 10:43 AM
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If you drove for 10+ minutes and the coolant never got past 60, I think you have your answer. New thermostat time. It likely isn't stuck fully open, but certainly enough for the engine not to warm up. Low heat is only one of the problems. A cold engine will kill your power and economy and fail to drive moisture out of the lubricating oil.
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