2003 AUDI A3
100,000 MILES
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i have just replaced the thermostat on my car due to a leak. now it take the car forever to warm up and when i put the heaters on the engine temp drops.. help
Feb 11, 2013 at 7:47 PM
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Assuming you bled the coolant system properly and got all the air out (which I would double-check cause that may be your issue). Either you put in the wrong temperature thermostat or the thermostat you installed is stuck open (faulty),
Mar 28, 2013 at 11:51 PM
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