Temperature

2004 CHEVROLET CAVALIER
144 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • MANUAL
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HENRYNJO
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I've Only owned My 2004 Chevy Cavalier 5speed 2dr 2.2L SFi for over 3weeks now and I notice today that when I had the inside Fan On and it was hot earlier 90 degrees, the Temperature went from the normal 190 degree just a little below the half of the line and went up a little bit to maybe 205-210 degrees a little bit above the half of the line and that was Only when I was just parked at a parking lot trying to make a phone call, when I left the spot the Temperature needle went back down to normal just below the middle half line 190 degrees. Is this normal for this car or does it mean I need to change the Coolant? and also any idea of where the Thermostat is located for this car? Thank you very much in advanced.
Jun 10, 2011 at 12:54 AM
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CARADIODOC
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Sounds like nothing to worry about but it's good you're watching it. You should hear the electric radiator fan turn on when the coolant gets to around 212 - 220 degrees. While driving, the temperature will stay down due to normal air flow through the radiator.
Jun 10, 2011 at 1:25 AM
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HENRYNJO
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Thank you very much for that info as I will be planning on a 3 hour drive to Vegas this summer.
Jun 10, 2011 at 9:57 AM
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