wild_one Posted February 20, 2019 Share Posted February 20, 2019 Compared to my last 'petrol' focus, my current diesel does take a lot longer to get up to temp. When it eventually does get to temp no issues. I was concerned that the thermostat had failed open, but the last time I had that issue (on a different car) the temp would drop away on the motorway and heater output was always poor unless you were in stop start traffic. But, I still think it could be an issue? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert27 Posted February 20, 2019 Share Posted February 20, 2019 1 hour ago, wild_one said: Compared to my last 'petrol' focus, my current diesel does take a lot longer to get up to temp. When it eventually does get to temp no issues. I was concerned that the thermostat had failed open, but the last time I had that issue (on a different car) the temp would drop away on the motorway and heater output was always poor unless you were in stop start traffic. But, I still think it could be an issue? I doubt it. These diesel engines take an eternity to get up to temp especially at this time of year. I notice you're from London, so if it's stop start traffic all the time it will take even longer than the usual longer time! 🙂 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wild_one Posted February 21, 2019 Author Share Posted February 21, 2019 15 hours ago, Albert27 said: I doubt it. These diesel engines take an eternity to get up to temp especially at this time of year. I notice you're from London, so if it's stop start traffic all the time it will take even longer than the usual longer time! 🙂 Yeah, I must admit I have heard other diesel owners complaining about warm up times. The issue is lack of heater output more than anything. It gets cold in London too you know 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guy woodbridge Posted February 21, 2019 Share Posted February 21, 2019 Mine is very slow to warm up too. I have a 2L tdci. Once i go up a few hills it does tend to speed things up though. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isetta Posted February 21, 2019 Share Posted February 21, 2019 I had 1.6tdci fiesta, now have 1.5tdci fiesta. they take ages to warm up, glad I have a quickclear front screen so whilst I shiver I can at least have a clear screen. You can console yourself knowing that this is a sign of an efficient engine that is using the energy from the fuel to propel the car along and not wasting fuel on creating excess heat (which a petrol engine does more) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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