Q: little or no heat
i have replaced the thermostat (195 degrees) 4 times. vehicle will not heat up past 150 degrees. i have flushed cooling system. temperature was verified by scanner and infra-red thermometer. thermostats all started opening around 150 degrees. vehicle is 2000 chevrolet with 2.2 engine and has 190,00 miles
My car has 192000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.
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