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With all this talk about A/C issues....


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  • 2 years later...

Due to the electronic thermostat control the thermostat remains closed until the engine has reached a certain temperature irregardless of the fluid temp. This heats up the engine sooner than conventional thermostat that opens and closes based on fluid temp running thru it. What this means is a short lag in cabin heating but when it does open, the heat from the heater core is much higher than cars without the electro thermostat because you are getting heat from a fluid that was retained in the engine (rather than rad) until it reached a certain temp rather than coolant flowing thru the rad almost right away. When the engine is fully up to specified temp the heated air from the now open heater core valve is very high at the outlet vent area...just put your hand up to one of the dash or side vents when car is at operating temp!..The reason for this is an engine at operating temp is more efficient so this system brings it up as fast as possible also resulting in less un-burned carbon in the oil to give a longer......well you get my drift. ...Sorry..always gotta add some tech details....OK...'Nuff said on that.

Edited by Retired old Gearhead
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