Cascade Crew

kidcamaro · Posted: Mon Nov 21, 2005 6:27 pm Post subject: question about the heating system

when i start my car it takes a bit for it to get warm. but after i drive it for a bit, if i stop at a light the air gets cooler. when i start driving again it blows warm again. could this be the thermostat? im gonna flush the system but i figure if i have it drained i should change it out if its the prob.

chevymad · Posted: Mon Nov 21, 2005 7:32 pm Post subject:

Ya, if your thermostat is stuck open or opens too soon it will act like that. That'll also cause you to burn more fuel too.

kidcamaro · Posted: Mon Nov 21, 2005 10:08 pm Post subject:

thank you. ill change it when i flush it then.

Xophertony · Posted: Tue Nov 22, 2005 1:45 am Post subject:

once your car is "warmed up" how hot is it running?

Twilightoptics · Posted: Tue Nov 22, 2005 10:32 am Post subject:

How weird, I have the exact opposite happen! At a stop light, I get heat, on the freeway I get nothing!

chevymad · Posted: Tue Nov 22, 2005 1:33 pm Post subject:

Let us know what happens with the thermostat. I wouldnt go too much by what the temp gauge says either. Mine never goes over 160 even when I know the fan doesnt kick in till 200*.