I went for a smog gsr check today and barly passed... well the car runs fine except for the fact the temp needle is almost right on the C and after about a long time it went up up a little bit like 1/5 way between C and half way

| = needle
M= middle
H = obviously

C.|.........M..........H




Modified by SkaiWu at 5:37 PM 1/22/2008

 

How is the thermostat?

 

My first suggestion would be to check/replace the thermostat.

 

I have the same problem and Ill be replacing my thermostat ASAP.

 

Thanks for the replies, I'll check that. What else is bad for running on cold?

 

You get horrible gas mileage and you shouldnt beat on the car.

 

How much and where to get a thermostat? my dad said like20$ gotta fix this fast if this is the case

 

acura dealershp, yeap its like 20 bucks

 

any local parts store will have it....i would recommend a failsafe for about $12, gaurantee to stay in the open postition in the event of failure...make sure you replace the rubber o-ring thermostat gasket as well

 

autozone, or advanced auto, like 8 bucks.

 

Thanks all, I bought a Chilton repair manual at Kragen to work on the process soon

 

I didn't change it yet because i was gonna buy tools but it went up 1/4 to near half way on the meter so I actually have no idea right now. It either takes a long long time to warm up or something.
It also takes a long time for other integs?

 

How cold is it outside?

 

I dunno like... 40-50 degrees?

 

Does it ever go above 1/4? Mine gets to halfway when I'm driving for an hour when it's at least 80 degrees outside.

 

yea it went to 1/4 after a long while of driving around, not sure about going "above" 1/4 but if taking a long time is normal then I guess I may not need to change it =\