2003 Vauxhall Zafira running at below 80 at all times

Car: Vauxhall Zafira
Year: 2003
Variant: 1600
Categories: Engine & Drivetrain
Runs and idles well, occasional white smoke.Heavy oil consumption.Can faulty thermostat be the cause.Temp takes miles to move and never goes over 80 even less on motorway
Posted: Nov 3, 2022 (1 year ago)
That engine is known for heavy oil usage . If thermostat stuck open it will run cold
Posted Nov 3, 2022 (1 year ago)
Will that account for occasional white smoke
Posted Nov 3, 2022 (1 year ago)
Possible , engine is not reaching working temp to burn of condensation and water the fuel produces . Other causes also but you would get a drop of coolant level if they were the reason for smoke
Posted Nov 4, 2022 (1 year ago)

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