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Car takes too long to warm up

I have a 1996 chevy impala ss and when ever i first start it up, it dosen't seem to stay idled up long enough for the car to reach operating temp. Its eventually reach it after about 10 mins (hot weather) or about 15 mins (cold weather). What could be the the problem??

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