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2000 Chevy Cavalier Car slow to warm up

Tiny
TONY1331
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  • 2000 CHEVROLET CAVALIER
  • 4 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 131,000 MILES
Car not heating up properly engine temp drops when defrost or heater is cut on
Monday, November 30th, 2009 AT 2:18 PM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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  • 109,885 POSTS
The first thing I would recommend is replacing the thermostat. It sounds like it is sticking open all of the time.

Let me know if that helps.
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Monday, November 30th, 2009 AT 7:42 PM
Tiny
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Replaced Thermostat and still having same problem. Also drained and flush radiator. Still got me puzzled and thankyou for your help in this matter!
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Tuesday, December 1st, 2009 AT 8:57 AM

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