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My AM V8 temperature drops to cold when I get on the highway does anybody elses V8 do

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Old Jan 15, 2010 | 12:33 PM
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My AM V8 temperature drops to cold when I get on the highway does anybody elses V8 do
My V8 temperature drops down to cold when I get on the highway and the heat only comes out warm, but as soon as I get off the highway the temperature goes back to normal... Does anybody elses car do this? Is it a chracteristic of the car?
 
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Old Jan 15, 2010 | 12:45 PM
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characteristic of a stuck open thermostat
 
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Old Jan 15, 2010 | 01:54 PM
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Yes your termostat is stock I had the same problem, got mine replaced last week.
 
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Have to agree with these guys. The thermostat is stuck open, making the car believe it is running hot when it isn't. The car cools down hence the warm air coming out of the vents.
 
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