1998 Dodge Stratus Work car takes 20 minutes to warm....

1998 DODGE STRATUS
150,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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LIZZLE3
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....recently it was -31 degrees, now it takes 20+ minutes to warm to drive. The engine needs to be running for a while to change gears. I mean I could change the gears but I wont move. I shift to drive or reverse and the car just sits there, like it is idling....any clues to what maybe wrong.......runs great after warm
Jan 20, 2009 at 6:18 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi:
Replace the thermostat to have the car warm faster, and check the trans fluid level.

Let me know what you find.

Joe
Jan 21, 2009 at 9:47 AM
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