2010 Chrysler Town and Country Repair Question
Topics covered: Coolant, Engine, Thermostat.
Mileage: 60,000 miles.
Mileage: 60,000 miles.
Asked on November 27, 2012
Chrysler Town and Country Coolant Problem
I am having a heating issue. My heater will not blow hot air unless I get above 50mph or drive for more than 30min. and above 45mph ( if I am lucky)
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Replied on November 28, 2012
THIS REALLY SOUNDS LIKE YOUR THERMOSTAT IS "STUCK OPEN"
IT'S SUPPOSED TO WORK LIKE A VALVE--IT OPENS WHEN THE PRESET TEMP IS EXCEEDED---CLOSES WHEN THE TEMP IS CORRECT
THIS HAPPENS CONSTANTLY, KEEPING THE ENGINE AT THE TEMP THAT THE THERMOSTAT IS RATED FOR. IF IT REMAINS "OPEN" THE ENGINE NEVER REALLY GETS TO OPERATING TEMP, AS THE COOLANT IS CONSTANTLY FLOWING TO THE RADIATOR TO BE COOLED
AT 50 MPH--YOU ARE SORTA "CATCHING UP" (BUT NOT QUITE)----THE COOLANT IS CIRCULATING FASTER/ THE CYLINDERS ARE HOTTER FROM THE INCREASED RPMs
SOUNDS LIKE IT'S TIME FOR ANOTHER ONE---GOT A DEPENDABLE, LESS EXPENSIVE "KEEPER" MECHANIC.....OR ARE YOU DIYing THIS?
THE MEDIC
