Night Fury Posted February 21, 2008 Report Posted February 21, 2008 So my mother's 2006 Monte Carlo will not warm up until she starts driving it, no matter how long it sits and runs. It is a 3500 V6. Whats up? Quote
Brian P Posted February 21, 2008 Report Posted February 21, 2008 what's the longest that it has sat and run without warming up? Are you basing this on the temp gage, or heater function, etc? Quote
Psych0matt Posted February 21, 2008 Report Posted February 21, 2008 what's the longest that it has sat and run without warming up? Are you basing this on the temp gage, or heater function, etc? Like he said, what are you checking? and give us as much info as possible. That's like saying: "My car won't start, tell me what's wrong with it right now!" my answer would be "Is it plugged in?" Quote
Night Fury Posted February 21, 2008 Author Report Posted February 21, 2008 She says 15-20 minutes. Hang on. Quote
Night Fury Posted February 21, 2008 Author Report Posted February 21, 2008 I asked her if the temp gauge rises, and she says she doesn't notice. I told her to notice next time. she said "Ok already!!!!" Quote
Brian P Posted February 21, 2008 Report Posted February 21, 2008 LOL!! She's probably looking for heat when she says "warm up" However the engine will produce more "heat" and warm up quicker when it's being driven, compared to idling in park. Quote
Psych0matt Posted February 21, 2008 Report Posted February 21, 2008 LOL!! She's probably looking for heat when she says "warm up" However the engine will produce more "heat" and warm up quicker when it's being driven, compared to idling in park. Mine warms up fairly quickly in park idling. (well, it used to ) Quote
rockfangd Posted February 22, 2008 Report Posted February 22, 2008 mine warms up great but it gets nice and toasty when i drive it lol Quote
spiderw31 Posted February 22, 2008 Report Posted February 22, 2008 Being a 2006, is it still under warranty? Quote
Night Fury Posted February 22, 2008 Author Report Posted February 22, 2008 Well she drives it 140 miles a day, so no warranty. She forgot to check. Again. Why did she ask my help? Quote
Crazy K Posted February 23, 2008 Report Posted February 23, 2008 Well she drives it 140 miles a day, so no warranty. She forgot to check. Again. Why did she ask my help? the female in my life (ie my roomate, nuthin else) is the same. LOL that warning light that says the oil needs changed is completely overlooked by her. everything I borrow the truck... I have to do an oil change!!!! and it's loosing coolant. "the coolant light was on. but it is off now so it is ok." "the coolant light is on again, but it turned off. I think it fixed itself" "How can the coolant be broken? the light is on, but it doesn't smell like it gets hot" :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: It is probably normal. you might throw some cardboard in front of the radiator for the duration of winter. You need to fiugre out how high the reading on the gauge gets. Quote
89GP_SE Posted February 25, 2008 Report Posted February 25, 2008 In my experience, my cars never "warm up inside" until I get driving and the coolant is flowing. Quote
GP1138 Posted February 26, 2008 Report Posted February 26, 2008 My car warms up fine in 10 minutes of idling, hot air blowing and everything. Quote
Night Fury Posted February 29, 2008 Author Report Posted February 29, 2008 So yes, the thermostat is up while the car idles. Quote
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