Why won't my car warm up fast?
I have a 2016 Honda civic, which i recently purchased.
As soon as i start the car the RPM need goes up above 1,000. After 5 minutes or so the needle drops below the 1000 mark, but the temp needle won't move. The 2018 malibu we have doesn't have this issue, takes about 3-5 before the needle starts moving,
Could it be that the thermostat is stuck open and not letting the engine get to operating temp fast or is it normal for it to take a long time? I've never owned a Honda before so i don't know if its normal.
Once it warms up, the gauge doesn't drop fast, stays at a constant unless i don't use it for a while and it cools down.
Did you at least tale the radiator cap off to see if there radiator was full of coolant?
You car should warm up with in 5 minutes of driving.
The first thing to do in this situation if the radiator is full is to replace the thermostat.
You have 2 options to find out the issues (1) do the work yourself after getting a repair manual or (2) have a shop do the work
I think the thermostat has failed open or has been removed. Feel the upper radiator hose as it warms up. It should stay pretty cold until the engine reaches operating temperature, then rather quickly become hot. If it gradually warms up the thermostat is not doing its job.
Yes sounds exactly like a thermostat failure.
You are comparing a Honda to a Chevy. There's no fix for that. The engine has to reach operating temperature to be efficient if it doesn't it should set a check engine light. Heat at the vents should be at least 120-140 degrees. The temp gauge should be about half or in the normal range around 200 degrees. If you want it to warm up faster try a block heater.
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