why does the temperature in my car reads half after 10 minuets of driving?
Aug 15, 2011 at 5:36 AM
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Is this up or down on where it normally runs?
Aug 15, 2011 at 7:47 AM
KPRATAP
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yes it always reads 1/2 after 10 minuets of driving and the radiator fan starts to operate. but my friends car reads 1/4
Aug 15, 2011 at 8:50 PM
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MHPAUTOS
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You may just have a warmer thermostat fitted that all, or his may have had an extra bleed hole drilled, cooler is not always better, yours sounds correct his may be i little to low if anything.
Aug 15, 2011 at 10:46 PM
KPRATAP
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my last engine gasket below so i change the engine the preivious engine was 1.2 litres but the engine i got now is 1.5 liters does that means that i have to do something with the exaust system.
Aug 15, 2011 at 10:53 PM
MHPAUTOS
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No, the exhaust will be ok, the extra displacement of .3 litres is not wort worrying about at all.
Aug 15, 2011 at 10:57 PM
KPRATAP
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another question my mileage for the new engine does 200km for 30 liters is that ok or my fuel milage is to high.
Aug 15, 2011 at 10:58 PM
KPRATAP
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my fuel mileage does 200km with 30 litres of fuel do i need to do adjustment to my engine carburator or is the mileage ok
Aug 15, 2011 at 11:38 PM
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No that is woeful economy, do a full tune up and see how it goes.
Aug 16, 2011 at 2:26 AM
KPRATAP
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i did tune up but still get the same mileage do i need to replace the carburator
Aug 16, 2011 at 2:51 AM
KPRATAP
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i did tune up but the mileage stays the same do i need to change the carburator