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twist0405 12-18-2009 09:21 PM

Heater problems
 
I have a 2005 Chevy Silverado. The heater will only get hot while driving down the road, it doesn't get hot when the truck isn't moving. What might be causing this?

RUFFNECK4LYFE 12-18-2009 10:33 PM

Does your temp gauge fluctuate while doing this?

twist0405 12-19-2009 08:27 AM

No is doesn't, it works properly warming up slowly as the truck warms. Like I said, as long as I'm moving, no problem. I'm just hopeing it's something I can fix if I know what it is, I dread having to take it to the shop!

SlimJim 12-22-2009 09:46 AM

Is your heater fan working?

tasutt2009 01-15-2010 10:14 AM

thermostat, low coolant, weak waterpump

twist0405 01-16-2010 07:19 AM

Well, I'm embarrassed to say it was low coolant all along...

Thanks every1 for the help!

SlimJim 01-16-2010 03:28 PM

Where did the coolant go?

twist0405 01-17-2010 02:01 PM

good question, I bought the truck brand new in 2005, never touched the coolant...

SlimJim 01-17-2010 07:18 PM


Originally Posted by twist0405 (Post 52938)
good question, I bought the truck brand new in 2005, never touched the coolant...

Keep a close watch on it. If it's not visibly leaking out, it may be getting in the oil. Your engine could be ruined pretty quickly. Good luck.


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