1998 Dodge Caravan Thermostat

Tiny
HOCKEY
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  • 1998 DODGE CARAVAN
  • 6 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 108,000 MILES
It takes about 7 minutes of driving at 45 degrees fahrenheit for the temp gauge to budge and 15 minutes of driving for the gauge to get to 1/2 of full operating temp. Is this normal. I do not want to test the thermostat since u ahve to take it out might as well change it tehn for the work involved
Sunday, November 1st, 2009 AT 1:38 PM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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That sounds a little slower than normal. Chances are it isn't closing the entire way and that is why it is taking longer than normal.

I agree with you, if you remove it, just replace it.

Let me know if that helps or if you have other questions.

Joe
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Monday, November 2nd, 2009 AT 10:45 AM

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