My engine seems to warm up faster than any other car I've owned, It gets to midlevel on the thermastat within 5-7minutes and sometimes faster...it never goes above, I don't have any leaks in oil or in radiator, car runs fine. same power as always.
Any feed back on this?
Thanks
How Quickly Should This Happen
Started by johnnyturbo2002, Feb 15 2005 06:13 PM
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johnnyturbo2002
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Posted 15 February 2005 - 06:13 PM
1998 v70 xc just like a woman...constant maintanence 122k
1995 bmw 520i/5spd. 130k km... good and solid
1995 bmw 520i/5spd. 130k km... good and solid
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Posted 15 February 2005 - 06:18 PM
the intake on newer volvos incorporates a "pre-heater" hose which takes heated exhaust vapors (not actual exhaust) and routes it into the intake box, allowing for faster warm-up. 5-7 minutes is normal-- A lot of guys remove this hose, or route it down to the front of the car to get colder air.
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Posted 15 February 2005 - 06:21 PM
5 min to warmup is normal.
Longer than that, and I would worry about a failed t-stat in the open position.
Longer than that, and I would worry about a failed t-stat in the open position.
John, Sarasota, FL
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'01 V70 T5, '07 S60 2.5T
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Posted 15 February 2005 - 09:51 PM
would this apply to 850s as well? i've always thought my car warmed up very fast compared to other vehicles i've driven.
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Posted 15 February 2005 - 10:18 PM
5 minutes on the 850 is the max other wise consider the thermostat open.
