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Thu 20 Oct 2011 15:50

Volvo s70 - Under heating - Humperdink

Hi all,

I drove my 1998 Volvo s70 200 miles this morning and all journey it never reached normal operating temp.

It drove totally fine but heating took a while to get properly hot.

Is this normal if not what are the consequences of an underheating car?

Thanks

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Thu 20 Oct 2011 16:11

Volvo s70 - Under heating - Peter D

No not normal. Suspect failed thermostat as the heating in these are excellent and you report a lack of heat I assume you got up to 70/75 tops. Cool running increase fuel consumption and the oil will not be at it's most efficient. Regards Peter

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Thu 20 Oct 2011 16:16

Volvo s70 - Under heating - Humperdink

Thanks for that.

Erm yes 75 tops ;-)

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Fri 21 Oct 2011 10:44

Volvo s70 - Under heating - Peter.N.

...and causes additional engine wear - I would agree, thermostat.

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