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Home Why Does My Porsche Engine Take Too Long To Warm Up?

Why Does My Porsche Engine Take Too Long To Warm Up?

Your Porsche engine is an engineering marvel. You may have noticed this already if you’ve owned a Porsche for some time. You may have already noticed too that the engine warms up pretty fast. It then runs efficiently for long. This is not a coincidence or even luck. It is exactly how Porsche engines are designed to work – to guarantee you value for your money and at the same time, make it easy for you to enjoy its performance. There are times though, when the engine doesn’t fail or even shows hints of failure, but simply takes too long to warm up. This shouldn’t worry you at all. There are solutions to the problem. Keep in mind though that you should have your Porsche engine fixed as soon as you notice it takes too long to warm up. Read on to learn what causes the problem in the first place and what you can do about it.

Fan Clutch Problem

 Your Porsche fan clutch may be locked up. This causes a load on the engine as well as excess airflow through the radiator. Ultimately, the engine will not warm up to its operating temperature fast enough. In extreme cases, the engine may take as much as 1 hour to even get close to its normal operation temperature.

Thermostat Malfunction

Thermostat malfunction can also make it hard for the engine to warm up fast. Its main work is to control coolant flow through the engine. This means it must stay closed all the time until the engine starts warming up. Once the engine is warm, the thermostat allows the coolant to slowly flow through the motor. This happens at a control rate so as to maintain an accurate engine temperature.  Unfortunately, the thermostat can get stuck in open position. You or even your mechanic may also remove it and forget to replace it. The engine will therefore end up taking too long to warm up. It may also fail to have a constant and systematic temperature control.

The Solution

 To solve the aforementioned two problems, have your Porsche cooling system tested. You can then note whether the cooling fan clutch needs prompt replacement or the thermostat is faulty. Remember too that your Porsche may have the two problems combined. This will compound the problem and make it impossible for the engine to warm up. The engine will simply run cold all the time. Have a mechanic conduct a thorough coolant performance test so as to know exactly where the problem is.

Point To Note

Be sure to also have the A/C inspected. The last thing you want to experience is a drive in winter with an A/C system that won’t blow some warm air into the car. In the same vein, a drive in summer with an A/C that won’t just blow in some cool air will certainly be a bad experience. The main aim here is to take your Porsche for inspection as soon as you notice something wrong with the engine and its supporting components.