I've always had an issue with my Civic Hybrid ('09) not generating heat in the winter for a long time. I have to drive for 15 minutes before it even gets warm. Even after it's up to operating temp, driving down a hill (coasting) will cool the engine by 3-4 dots on the gauge, and the heater will start to blow cool air.
I've checked for a stuck stat before, and it doesn't seem to be stuck open. I put in a grill blocker and that helped.
It's time for the 270k km coolant change, and I was thinking that'd be a good time to change the 'stat as well. I noticed that the stock one is 180F, but there's a 195F one available.
Should I mess with things and put in the 195, or trust that Honda knows what they're doing and keep the 180?
TL;DR Civic Hybrid with poor heat. Stat does not appear stuck open. Replacing it anyway. Stock 180 or aftermarket 195°?