mini_eg_monster

i got a 92 hatch with a z6 stock. I have heat in the car but not real hot .... What do i have to do to make the heat hotter ? or what do i have to replace ?

thanks.

Former User

Does the engine warm up properly?

1 - Make sure the heater hose valve on the firewall is fully opened.

2- Check the coolant level in both the radiator and reservoir. If low, top off and bleed the cooling system.

mini_eg_monster

It takes a while for the thermostat gauge to get up to normal temp.

Former User

You may need to replace the thermostat.

mini_eg_monster

o ok

Kohen

so with a perfectly fine thermostat the temperature gauge goes straight to normal operating temperature? or even with a perfectly fine thermostat does it take a little while?

Former User

It will take a little longer to get to operating temp when it's very cold outside. In general, I think the engine should reach operating temp in less than 5 min of driving. With a stuck open thermostat, it will take much longer or will never reach operating temp.

Kohen

okay. good to know.

DCSportEJ1Civic

possibly flush the heater core and/or cooling system.

mini_eg_monster

I checked it out today and when ive been driving for longer than 10 minutes with the heat off the temp gauge goes to normal. Then when its at normal op temp i turn the heat on and the temp gauge goes all the way to cold?

nmellenthin

myne did this right after i bought it. the thermostat was stuck open. also when i was on the interstate it would not warm up. too much cold air. replace the thermostat. its a cheap and easy thing to do. its like 3 bolts