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Tiny
ERICK
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  • 2001 CHEVROLET MALIBU
  • 6 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 850,000 MILES
My heater takes a long time to heat, why?
Wednesday, December 1st, 2010 AT 2:54 AM

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Tiny
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How long does it take to heat your car up? Check for low coolant level as the heater is the FIRST thing affected when the coolant is low. If it is low keep an eye on it as you may have a head gasket/intake gasket problem.
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Wednesday, December 1st, 2010 AT 3:00 AM
Tiny
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SUSPECT THERMOSTAT, CHECK AND OR REPLACE THERMOSTAT 1ST
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