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The coolant flow through the radiator is controlled by the?
The thermostat.
What controls the coolant flow through a radiator?
the thermostat
What direction does water flow through a 1966 mustang radiator?
Once the thermostat has opened, the hot coolant flows from the thermostat housing on the engine into the top of radiator and out the bottom of the radiator back into the water pump.
What does the thermostat do?
it lets coolant flow through the engine when it gets to a certain temperature Regulates the temperature.
Why would a 2002 Cadillac STS run hot?
Air flow through radiator restricted with debris. Coolant flow through inside of radiator restricted with debris. Low on coolant. Faulty thermostat. Coolant fans inop.
What does the thermostat on a car do?
The thermostat in a car regulates the coolant temperature inside the engine. When the engine is cold, the thermostat is closed, allowing the heat from the combustion chamber to heat the fluid (coolant) in the coolant galleys in the engine block. Once the engine reaches an optimal temperature, the thermostat opens, allowing coolant to flow through the radiator. The thermostat then controls the flow of coolant to hold the engine at its optimum operating temperature, irrespective of engine load and operating condtions.
A thermostat opens to allow coolant flow when what component of the thermostat has expanded?
boot
In your 1996 Saab 900 the engine steams even though you have coolant why?
Perhaps low coolant level Perhaops thermostat is not opening allowing coolant flow through the engine
Would a broken thermostat on my Audi a3 s reg 1.6 stop your heaters from blowing warm air at the moment they only blow cold?
Thermostat may not be opening to allow coolant to flow through heater box. Thermostat may be opening too soon allowing cold coolant to flow through heater box. Either way thermostat needs replacing
What would cause your 1997 Chevy cavalier to get hot?
Low on coolant. Cooling fans are not operating. Faulty thermostat. Air flow through radiator is restricted. Coolant flow through inside of radiator is restricted. Bad head gasket.
What happens when the thermostat blocks the flow of coolant into the engine?
Then coolant doesn't flow through the engine block, and your motor is allowed to build up heat. If your thermostat works properly, it'll open up when the specified temperature is set, and coolant will flow in. If it's not working properly, then the heat will continue to build until you either shut off your motor or you blow a head gasket.
What would cause no circulation in radiator?
If the temp gauge reads normal and the engine is not overheating, the thermostat is doing its job. The thermostat maintains the coolant temp by opening and closing allowing the coolant to flow or not to flow. When it is closed the coolant doesn't circulate.
