SLOW HEATER WARM-UP IN COLD WEATHER- NEW THERMOSTAT

VEHICLES AFFECTED: 1986 All With 3.OL or 3.8L V-6 Engine (Codes 3, L, B)

A 195 DEG F thermostat with low bleed rate has been released to improve heater performance during engine warm up. If a comment of slow heater warm up in cold weather is received, install thermostat, part number 3059081. Refill engine cooling system with proper coolant and ensure that all trapped air is expelled. Refer to Service Bulletin 85-1-116 for proper coolant fill procedure.

The low bleed rate thermostat may increase coolant temperature gauge fluctuation slightly on vehicles with gauge.

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