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There are two ways a thermostat can fail 1. It fails in the open position This just takes the engine longer to warm up. 2. It fails in the closed position This restricts the coolant flow, so as the coolant does not circuilate to the radiator this will cause severe overheating of the engine and is one cause of head gasket failiure A quick check to see if the stat is working is to feel both radiator hoses when the engine is at operating temprature, they should both be equally hot. WEAR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING BEFORE DOING THIS AND BE AWARE OF MOVING PARTS IN THE ENGINE.
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What happens when your thermostat goes bad?
When a thermostat goes bad in a vehicle, it can make your car overheat. It can also make it t where you do not have any heat inside your car.
What happens when thermostat goes out?
If it's stuck open, no heat. If it's stuck closed, over heat.
What happens when a thermostat on an air conditioner system goes bad?
If it totally dies, the AC unit will not operate. If it is "failing", the unit will not maintain the proper temperatures.
Does it matter which direction the bar on the top of the thermostat is facing?
No ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The spring side of the thermostat goes towards the engine, and if the thermostat is installed vertically the vent hole goes at the top. Helpfull
What direction is the thermostat installed on an 1989 Ford F-250 4x4?
The spring side goes TOWARDS the engine , and if the thermostat has a vent hole it goes to the top if it is a vertically mounted thermostat
What side of thermostat goes upon a 1994 1500 series Chevy 6cyl pickup?
The spring on the thermostat goes down towards the engine.
Why does the temperature gauge on your car fluctuate?
The temperature gauge on a car fluctuates because the car's thermostat is opening and closing. The gauge goes up when the thermostat closes and the gauge goes down when the thermostat opens.
How do you know if your thermostat goes out?
heater not hot
What direction does the thermostat go in 93 ford explorer?
The spring goes towards the engine , and if the engine thermostat has a vent hole , the hole goes at the top
What happens if the thermostat in a car breaks?
IF it goes bad it will stick and allow no coolant to pass through it, and the car will subsequently overheat. Just change it out. They are usually under $10
What is the orientation for a thermostat on a Jeep 2.5 L?
The spring side of the thermostat goes towards the engine.
How do you change or replace the thermostat on a 1997 Ford Ranger?
Remove the 2 bolts at the thermostat housing. The upper hose goes to the thermostat housing.
