Thermostat going out?
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Thermostats/Engine temp
Hi
I have an Audi A4, 2.8 1999 model car. I noticed that the engine temperature needle stay's at C instead of being in the middle ie between C and H on the instrument panel. Also i noticed that the heater blows cold air. My car has a minor water pump leak. So i fill coolant once every 1000 miles. Is my problem ( Needle being at C) due to water pump leak or thermostat problem. The car has 133000 miles on it. Which one could be the best bet water pump or thermostat. I am trying know this so that i can plan my budget accordingly. I was told water pump replacement costs 1000 dollars and the thermostat around 100 dollars. Wanna take your advise before i spend even a penny on this car.
I have an Audi A4, 2.8 1999 model car. I noticed that the engine temperature needle stay's at C instead of being in the middle ie between C and H on the instrument panel. Also i noticed that the heater blows cold air. My car has a minor water pump leak. So i fill coolant once every 1000 miles. Is my problem ( Needle being at C) due to water pump leak or thermostat problem. The car has 133000 miles on it. Which one could be the best bet water pump or thermostat. I am trying know this so that i can plan my budget accordingly. I was told water pump replacement costs 1000 dollars and the thermostat around 100 dollars. Wanna take your advise before i spend even a penny on this car.