Is this normal, I drove my car about 20 miles and stopped to check the coolent level (leaky heater core outlet) and i opened the rad cap. I was expecting it to spew out or something but it didnt. So i stuck my finger in the radiator and the coolent was warm but not hot. it was a lil cooler than bath water. Is this normal? I just have never seen a engine stay this cold the valve cover wasent even that hot. The temp gauge show about a lil under half. But yea is this normal? Total run time was like 35-40 mins at 50degrees outside

 

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ya its ok. its cold as hell outside and a lil-20mi. is not going to warm the motor up fast....o by the way try starting your car and leting it warm up 1st.... be for you drive

 

try leaving it idle for half an hour or maybe more.then check it,careful opening the cap!

 

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Unless you like severe burns, don't do that again... not safe

 

LOL i know its not safe but i new it wasent that warm. And the car warmed up like 10mins before the drive And it was 50degrees outside so it wasent that cold I allways let my car warm up before i drive

 

21 views and 3 responces come on guys i need input

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Sounds fairly normal to me, I'd rather have it cool than running hot anyway.

 

yes me to but it causes issues with my heat

 

might have an air pocket in the system

 

i like your user name.

Maybe you are running without a thermostat? Thats fine in the summer but when it gets colder you actually want your car to have a chance to get warm.