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Edward Huggins · 12th March 2023, 15:39

In the recent cold snap, I noticed that the engine coolant took a long time to get to temperature. I assumed it was just the weather. But today, at 13C, it took 6 miles to get to the usual 9 o'clock position on the temperature gauge. This suggest a sluggish/sticky thermostat opening. Having just spent £750-00 on a new clutch, I'm reluctant to put my hand in my pocket quite so soon. What are the downsides of continuing to use the car like this - just higher fuel consumption?

12th March 2023, 15:39	#1
Edward Huggins Avid contributor Rover 75 Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Southwold Posts: 130 Thanks: 15 Thanked 8 Times in 8 Posts	Rover 75 CDTi THERMOSTAT ISSUE In the recent cold snap, I noticed that the engine coolant took a long time to get to temperature. I assumed it was just the weather. But today, at 13C, it took 6 miles to get to the usual 9 o'clock position on the temperature gauge. This suggest a sluggish/sticky thermostat opening. Having just spent £750-00 on a new clutch, I'm reluctant to put my hand in my pocket quite so soon. What are the downsides of continuing to use the car like this - just higher fuel consumption?