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That the coolant bypass hose allows coolant flow through the block while the thermostat is closed that the heater core will receive coolant from the engine before the thermostat is open?
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Does the thermostat control the heat in your car?
No, the thermostat controls the temperature of the engine coolant. As long as the coolant temperature is below the thermostat set-point, the thermostat remains closed. Once the temperature arrives at the set-point, the thermostat starts to open, sending heated coolant through the radiator. The radiator then cools the heated engine coolant and the water pump forces the coolant back through the engine. The heater control valve allows more or less of the engine coolant through the heater core. Since the coolant should be very near the set-point temperature of the thermostat, you should be getting hot water through the heater core to warm the inside of the vehicle. The engine coolant is there to keep the engine from melting down or from breaking metal parts and burnng off the oil. It just happens that the heated coolant is useful to warm the inside of the vehicle.
What passage allows coolant to circulate within the block when the thermostat is closed?
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How does a thermostat work in a jeep?
If you follow the upper radiator hose, you will find the thermostat housing, the thermostat is inside this. Please ignore the idiot who replied to this question earlier, he obviously has no idea what a thermostat is. The thermostat stays closed until the coolant inside the engine reaches what temperature the tstat is, at which point it opens and allows coolant to flow through the hoses and the radiator to cool it before returning to the engine to continue the cycle.
What does the thermostat control?
The engine thermostat controls the flow of coolant to the radiator , it allows the engine to warm up before the thermostat opens in order to limit the maximum operating temperature.
Where does the hose from the thermostat housing connect to the engine?
The hose coming from the thermostat housing connects to the upper part of the radiator and allows coolant to flow into the engine...
Does the thermostat keep the air cold on cars?
A thermostat, as used in a motor vehicle, is essentially a heat actuated valve which, when open, allows coolant to cycle through the cooling system. The coolant absorbs heat from the engine and cycles it to the radiator, where the heat is exchanged to the ambient air which flows through the radiator fins. Air conditioning actually works in a similar manner, but is not affected by the thermostat - the thermostat does, however, allow you to have heat in your vehicle.
How does a thermostat operate?
A thermostat on a vehicle opens at a preset temperature to allow coolant to flow from the water pump through the radiator and engine block to cool the engine. They are set to open around 185 degrees. This allows the engine to heat to operating temperature relatively fast.
How does an automobile radiator system work?
The radiator consists of cooling fins around tubing which the coolant flows through. A water pump circulates coolant from the radiator through the engine. A smaller radiator around the dashboard makes up the car's heater. An automotive cooling system has 6 basic components; the radiator, coolant/water, pressure cap, expansion tank, thermostat, and the water pump. When an engine is running, the water pump circulates the engine coolant inside the engine. As the engine heats up, the thermostat opens (usually at above 160 degrees), which allows the engine coolant to be pumped into the radiator, through the top radiator hose. The coolant flows through tubes inside the radiator, and is cooled by air passing over the car's grill. The cooled coolant exits the radiator and reenters the engine through the bottom radiator hose. The pressure cap holds the entire cooling system under pressure, which allows the coolant to reach higher temperatures without boiling. The expansion tank holds extra coolant for the system and allows for extra capacity when the coolant expands with the heat.
What is the thermostat and gasket?
The thermostat is a mechanical device that restricts the flow of coolant in order to allow the engine to reach it's operating temp more quickly. It then opens and allows coolant to flow but will hold the temp at whatever is the set limit of the thermostat, usually around 190 degrees. The gasket is what prevents it from leaking.
What is water's function?
Water pumps are belt driven pumps used to circulate engine coolant (50/50 water and antifreeze) through the engine, around the combustion chambers. Passages direct coolant near the intake and exhaust ports & spark plugs. As the engine reaches normal operating temperature, A thermostat opens and allows coolant to flow through the radiator, cooling the coolant, and then returning back to the engine. Tom
What is the bottom hose on the thermostat housing on 92' corsica its leaking anti-freeze?
Perhaps you mean by-pass hose. It allows a small amount of coolant to circulate in engine prior to thermostat opening
What is water pump function?
Water pumps are belt driven pumps used to circulate engine coolant (50/50 water and antifreeze) through the engine, around the combustion chambers. Passages direct coolant near the intake and exhaust ports & spark plugs. As the engine reaches normal operating temperature, A thermostat opens and allows coolant to flow through the radiator, cooling the coolant, and then returning back to the engine. Tom
