Time to change the thermostat?

[Bugster_MR2]

Hi

It is -10 degrees celsius over here now, and at cold start I have to drive at least 10 minutes or 10km before the temp dial is anywhere near the middle of the range. I believe my previous MR2 heated up a lot faster from cold.

How fast is your car heating up?

Is it easiest to replace from underneath?

[brettfield999]

I think that's normal for me. I have a 2zz and it's not at the middle in a 4mile journey. 30-40mph all the way. My old 1zz used to warm up quite quickly but I'm sure there it was showing early signs of head gasket failure

[Essex2Visuvesi]

Are you not using an engine preheater? I thought they were pretty much standard equipment in the whole of Scandinavia.
Tis nice when its -20 outside and you get into a warm car  s:) s:)

[Bugster_MR2]

Thanks guys.

No preheater. This car has barely seen winter, but when it is nice and cold like now, snowy but not too salty,  I like to take it for a nice winter drive.  s:) s:)  

I agree it is nice with a preheater. I sell them too (Defa and Calix), but don't think I'll bother since I barely use it wintertime.