New (Cold) member - a little advice please?

Grassin_Vidz · Post by **Grassin_Vidz** » 19 Dec 2009, 00:07

Many Thanks for all the useful tips. Even cold the car is an absolute dream to drive.

Post by **marginal** » 19 Dec 2009, 07:48

Grassin_Vidz wrote:My problem is this. It's bloody cold for miles from a cold start. It takes an absolute age to heat up. Unless I'm stuck in traffic the temp gauge hardly moves, and even with the climate control at full pelt the heater at best is only luke warm.

I have the absolute same problem

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I guess I'll have to change the thermostat.

Post by **confused_al** » 19 Dec 2009, 10:05

BEJinFbk wrote:This is also a great opportunity to replace the temp sensor.
It's right in the same area and well worth doing now.

+1, considering the ECT has similar lifespan as t-stat's.

polskamafia mjl wrote:What do the different degree's mean about the thermostats? On FCP's site there are three different t-stats rated at 87, 90, and 92 degrees...

FYI, OEM is 90 only for n/a.

Post by **wheelsup** » 19 Dec 2009, 11:59

Also check your coolant, when I had that issue (slow to warm up) my coolant drained out almost the color of motor or oil transmission fluid. It was practically BLACK!

Post by **misha** » 19 Dec 2009, 18:59

confused_al wrote:FYI, OEM is 90 only for n/a.

Mine is non-turbo and original thermostat was 87 degrees celsius.

Post by **confused_al** » 19 Dec 2009, 20:01

misha, I'm talking about if you go to any volvo dealers here in states 90 is the only one they carry these days. Also thats the one VADIS calls for n/a anyway.