1998 Dodge Caravan Thermostat

1998 DODGE CARAVAN
108,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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HOCKEY
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It takes about 7 minutes of driving at 45 degrees fahrenheit for the temp gauge to budge and 15 minutes of driving for the gauge to get to 1/2 of full operating temp. is this normal. i do not want to test the thermostat since u ahve to take it out might as well change it tehn for the work involved
Nov 1, 2009 at 1:38 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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That sounds a little slower than normal. Chances are it isn't closing the entire way and that is why it is taking longer than normal.

I agree with you, if you remove it, just replace it.

Let me know if that helps or if you have other questions.

Joe
Nov 2, 2009 at 10:45 AM