Can you make your heater warmer?
11-20-2005, 07:02 PM
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Can you make your heater warmer?
Odd question here, but I have a 1994 civic and was wondering if there is any way you can make the heater blow warmer than what it is now. Everything works ok but on those -20 (celsius 
) mornings it never seems like my car will heat up. My parents new mazdas have a great heat system, can I make mine better? 
) mornings it never seems like my car will heat up. My parents new mazdas have a great heat system, can I make mine better?
11-20-2005, 07:04 PM
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Re: Can you make your heater warmer? (GSRconvert)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by GSRconvert »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Odd question here, but I have a 1994 civic and was wondering if there is any way you can make the heater blow warmer than what it is now. Everything works ok but on those -20 (celsius ) mornings it never seems like my car will heat up. My parents new mazdas have a great heat system, can I make mine better? </TD></TR></TABLE>
Nope ur stuck with what's in it.
) mornings it never seems like my car will heat up. My parents new mazdas have a great heat system, can I make mine better? </TD></TR></TABLE>Nope ur stuck with what's in it.
11-20-2005, 07:04 PM
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Re: Can you make your heater warmer? (GSRconvert)
The heater works off the engine temp. If the engine cant reach normal operating temp then the heater wont be hot. More then likely because its so cold out that you wont get a good heat.
11-20-2005, 07:10 PM
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yeah turn the car on before you leave, but dont turn on the heat, keep the slider on cold and the blower off.
then when you leave turn it to hot and turn on the fan...
works best that way IMO
then when you leave turn it to hot and turn on the fan...
works best that way IMO
11-20-2005, 07:23 PM
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Re: Can you make your heater warmer? (GSRconvert)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by GSRconvert »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Odd question here, but I have a 1994 civic and was wondering if there is any way you can make the heater blow warmer than what it is now. Everything works ok but on those -20 (celsius ) mornings it never seems like my car will heat up. My parents new mazdas have a great heat system, can I make mine better? </TD></TR></TABLE>
Suck it up!!!!! unless you just moved to canada.. you should be used to the cold!
) mornings it never seems like my car will heat up. My parents new mazdas have a great heat system, can I make mine better? </TD></TR></TABLE>Suck it up!!!!! unless you just moved to canada.. you should be used to the cold!
11-20-2005, 07:35 PM
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Re: Can you make your heater warmer? (GSRconvert)
You could replace the heater core if it is bad. It might have deposits on it that are causing it not to flow enough coolant through it to heat it effciently.
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11-20-2005, 07:38 PM
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Re: Can you make your heater warmer? (G2 Speed)
Make sure ur thermostat works properly. My heater is toasty as hell and i live in Montreal, which is in Canada. I got a del sol, btw. oh, the way u know ur thermo is on its way out is if ur engine takes forever to heat up. Could be the heater itself too. Good luck.
11-20-2005, 07:41 PM
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Re: Can you make your heater warmer? (deadend9009)
I just jump in my car, start it up let it idle for like 30 seconds, then start to drive.... then in like 1 minute, I turn on my heat .. and volia! WARM
11-20-2005, 08:04 PM
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Re: Can you make your heater warmer? (GSRconvert)
Your heater core might be a little dirty (good luck trying to clean it) try leaving the fan on setting two rather then 4, it will give warmer air.
You might be able to find a higher temperature thermostat somewhere but I don't know what overall effect having the engine a bit warmer will have for it's longevity.
On some really really cold morning people just stick cardboard in from of their rad to block it off completly or partially.
You are from the T-dot, just break out the touque and mits.....it sucks cause no one looks good in a touque but that's life....lol
You might be able to find a higher temperature thermostat somewhere but I don't know what overall effect having the engine a bit warmer will have for it's longevity.
On some really really cold morning people just stick cardboard in from of their rad to block it off completly or partially.
You are from the T-dot, just break out the touque and mits.....it sucks cause no one looks good in a touque but that's life....lol
11-20-2005, 08:10 PM
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I'm squeemish about just jumping in my car and driving away. I've heard bad things about driving with a cold engine. I almost always let it heat up to normal op. temp before I drive.
11-20-2005, 08:17 PM
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Re: (1995Ex_Sedan)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 1995Ex_Sedan »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I'm squeemish about just jumping in my car and driving away. I've heard bad things about driving with a cold engine. I almost always let it heat up to normal op. temp before I drive. </TD></TR></TABLE>
True but how the engine heats up matters also, just letting it idle foever is not the best either cause of low oil pressure. Also letting it idle till warm will cause your exhaust to rust out a lot quicker.
It is best from what I have read to let it idle for 30seconds - 1 min and then drive it under light load till warm.
getting a block heater or an oil pan heater would be good too. I once saw a engine heater that heated your coolant and pumped it around your engine....that would be really good.
True but how the engine heats up matters also, just letting it idle foever is not the best either cause of low oil pressure. Also letting it idle till warm will cause your exhaust to rust out a lot quicker.
It is best from what I have read to let it idle for 30seconds - 1 min and then drive it under light load till warm.
getting a block heater or an oil pan heater would be good too. I once saw a engine heater that heated your coolant and pumped it around your engine....that would be really good.
11-20-2005, 08:24 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by old man neri »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
True but how the engine heats up matters also, just letting it idle foever is not the best either cause of low oil pressure. Also letting it idle till warm will cause your exhaust to rust out a lot quicker.
It is best from what I have read to let it idle for 30seconds - 1 min and then drive it under light load till warm.
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that is the best way to warm up the car, as long as you don't exceed 2500-3000 rpm's while it's cold I wouldn't see why you would cause engine damage.
If you want you can get a remote start and let it warm up for 1-2 minutes before you leave or you can get a block heater
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True but how the engine heats up matters also, just letting it idle foever is not the best either cause of low oil pressure. Also letting it idle till warm will cause your exhaust to rust out a lot quicker.
It is best from what I have read to let it idle for 30seconds - 1 min and then drive it under light load till warm.
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that is the best way to warm up the car, as long as you don't exceed 2500-3000 rpm's while it's cold I wouldn't see why you would cause engine damage.
If you want you can get a remote start and let it warm up for 1-2 minutes before you leave or you can get a block heater
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