1993 Volvo 940 Engine running cold

1993 VOLVO 940
144,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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MARK COMPTON
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Hi,
I am having a problem with the cooling of the engine. When the car is Idiling, the temperature gauge remains in the middle, where it belongs. When I am driving in cold temperatures, 35 F and below, the gauge falls to the cold side, even bottoming out in the cold position. I checked the fill tank for the anit-freeze and it is at the full line. I am handy and can do the fix myself, if I knew what it could be. Thanks, Mark "Driving Cold" Compton. Email address: victrolaking@aol.com
Nov 24, 2008 at 1:46 PM
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JAMES W.
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Mark, it sounds like the engine therostat is stuck open. It should be in the housing where the upper radiator hose attaches to the motor. Hope this helps.
Nov 24, 2008 at 2:06 PM
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