Thermostat question
Dtabor
01-11-2007, 06:09 PM
I have a 95 grand prix and it seems to be getting a little hot on the highway and hills. It dosnt get hot enough for the warning light to come on but hotter then avg. I was wondering if anyone had any ideas. I think that it is because the thermostat might be bad but im not sure please help.
troy1
01-11-2007, 10:02 PM
Those old 3.1L engines the fans didn't come on untill 228*F so the guage really creeps up there.
richtazz
01-12-2007, 08:30 AM
On hilly roads, the temp creeping up is totally normal. On the highway, unless you're flying along at 80+, it shouldn't heat up. If it's been a while since you replaced the T-stat, it wouldn't hurt to give it a try, as it may not be opening up completely, restricting coolant flow.
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