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Old Apr 17, 2011 | 12:19 PM
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Talking here goes one...ac/heater problem

My 98 civic temp guage gets cooler everytime I run the ac and gets to operating temp when i dnt..sumtimes when its cold outside it does not reach operating temp..and doesnt go to the half way mark sometimes (not reaching its operating temp) is it the thermostat? lol im 2 lazy to look into it (hot outside - )
 
Old Apr 17, 2011 | 12:48 PM
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Thermostat stuck open is really the only reason the engine will overcool. You should fix that though because overcooling is not doing your engine or your gas mileage any favors.
 
Old Apr 17, 2011 | 01:33 PM
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thank you mk378 ill get to it 2morrow..
 
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