Possible thermostat problem

[TdotAlero]

So I noticed for a little while now, since the beginning of the winter my Alero has problems heating up. I let the car warm up for 15 minutes every morning, and as I drive (traffic or highway - same story) the temp. gauge stays at 1/4 or even sometimes below that. It never really goes above 1/4 mark. I thought it was the gauge or sensor, but the heating in the car doesn't work that well either. I recently replaced my blower motor and resistor and it was fine until winter. So is it a possible thermostat issue. I really don't feel like replacing the thermostat so I hope there is an easier way around..

[Nate's Alero]

Failsafe... stuck open... replace thermo is only option

[[ion] C2]

100% thermostat.

[AXLE]

Have fun , mine was a royal PITA.

[Rexter9x]

Im having the same problem... although mine will warm up eventually, its really killing my fuel economy.

[kwhauck]

might as well do some ported manifolds and bigger TB while you are at it....

[Nate's Alero]

Originally Posted by kwhauck

might as well do some ported manifolds and bigger TB while you are at it....

you don't need to remove the LIM to do one... but it helps with that damn bottom bolt

[kwhauck]

i know you don't have to but what the hell....