NFT: what's the problem if...

[Archie F. Swin]

...my cars heater takes 15 minutes to heat up? I'm not talking brutal cold either.

[4th and Long]

...my cars heater takes 15 minutes to heat up? I'm not talking brutal cold either.
Probably the thermostat. That's the most common cause.

Ouside shot that it could be a heater core.

[Dartgod]

Sometimes just being low on coolant can do that. What kind of car is it?

[Bwana]

Likely the thermostat is bad, or the water is low in your radiator.

[4th and Long]

Likely the thermostat is bad, or the water is low in your radiator.
It's a bad idea to put straight water in your radiator. :p

[Dartgod]

Likely the thermostat is bad, or the water is low in your radiator.
Wow. Owned twice in the same post. :D

[Bwana]

Wow. Owned twice in the same post. :D

Errr! That's what I get using the two finger typing technique. :shake: But by God, the advise was solid! :hmmm:

[Archie F. Swin]

`99 Taurus w/ high mileage

[Dartgod]

I would definitely check the coolant level first. If it is low, add a mix of 50% antifreeze and 50% water, as 4th and Long suggested.

[Archie F. Swin]

roger dodger

[Bwana]

]`99 Taurus w/ high mileage[/b]

Uh-Oh. If the coolant is low, you may want to have it looked at to see if the head gasket has cut loose as well. :banghead:

[cdcox]

Uh-Oh. If the coolant is low, you may want to have it looked at to see if the head gasket has cut loose as well. :banghead:


Mmmmm.... chocolate milk :homer:

[greg63]

My car did the same thing a few weeks ago, and it was low on coolant.