MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => Mk5 General Area => Topic started by: Sdw172 on February 23, 2014, 08:25:48 am

Title: Thermostat/ engine warming up times
Post by: Sdw172 on February 23, 2014, 08:25:48 am

Another question out of curiosity - I've an 06 GTI. How quickly should it get to 90degrees from cold in this kind of winter weather? Just wanna make sure mines working efficiently!
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Title: Re: Thermostat/ engine warming up times
Post by: doylebros on February 23, 2014, 09:24:15 am

This is worth a read

http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,78341.0.html

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Title: Re: Thermostat/ engine warming up times
Post by: v4rley on February 23, 2014, 10:32:41 am

I have just change all three thermostats and mine now takes 3 - 4 miles of steady 40mph driving

Title: Re: Thermostat/ engine warming up times
Post by: Zseth on February 23, 2014, 12:11:25 pm

Mine was taking approx 30 mins before i changed main thermostat, now it takes approx 15 minutes however i am doubting my in line stats which should make it quicker to warm up once changed

Title: Re: Thermostat/ engine warming up times
Post by: Human Joist on February 23, 2014, 12:37:59 pm

As per my link. That's your main stats seized open. Mine took 2 miles this morning on the way to work as 6am

Title: Re: Thermostat/ engine warming up times
Post by: mw-wax on February 23, 2014, 01:06:09 pm

Oh  :surprised: l think mine definitely needs changing takes a good 15/20 miles to heat up even then it does not go to 90 all the time.

Title: Re: Thermostat/ engine warming up times
Post by: Stevepd on February 23, 2014, 02:34:59 pm

I had the same, changed main thermostat and it was taking 12 miles to 90 @ 60mph. Found the thread about the bypass thermostats :drinking:, bought one got it changed last week and now is at 90 in 3 miles at 60.