Operating temperture

Asked by GuruY52C7 Feb 23, 2018 at 09:57 PM about the 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt SS Sedan FWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

Searched for: My 2006 Chevy Cobalt engine code
says operating temperature to low does the
thermostat control this

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Possibly. If it’s stuck wide open the car will take a long time to warm up and will tend to run cool. My mechanic tells me it’s important to use the factory recommended fuel. An incorrect octane will cause it to run at the wrong temperature. Not sure if it would run hotter or colder though.

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