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The thermostat is a device which blocks the flow of coolant through the radiator until the coolant inside the engine reaches a certain temperature, at which point the thermostat gradually opens to allow enough coolant though to maintain the engine at its optimum operating temperature. The thermostat then controls the flow of coolant to keep the engine at that temperature irrespective of engine load and operating conditions.
Without a thermostat and engine warms up more slowly and will never reach its optimum temperature. This causes increased fuel consumption and increased wear on the moving parts. The thermostat also make the heater work much quicker in winter
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What cars have to have a thermostat?
All cars need a thermostat for proper operation and longevity.
Do all cars have a thermostat?
All cars that are water cooled (i.e. they have a radiator) must have a thermostat.
Is there a thermostat on a 2000 Mercury Sable LS?
There is a thermostat on all cars.
Why is my coolant overflowing in tank?
Have you checked the cars thermostat?
Where is thermostat on 93 Toyota Celica?
The thermostat on a 1993 Toyota Celica can be found by following the outlet radiator hose. The thermostat on these cars are located at the bottom of the radiator.
Can 95 cirrus be driven without thermostat?
All cars can be driven without a thermostat. The thermostat is used to heat the car in winter by forcing the water temperature up.
How do you change your thermostat?
\ follow top radiator hose to engine on most cars
Does thermostat gasket go under or on top of thermostat?
The answer is...it depends. A majority of cars have the gasket going on top of the thermostat. You will have to look for things like a cutout for the thermostat to fit in and such to really know or you might even have to pull out the repair manual.
How many thermostats does a Saturn sl series have?
All cars have only one thermostat.
Do 2005 model cars have thermostats?
Almost all piston engines have a thermostat somewhere.
WHERE IS THERMOSTAT ON 1998 2.0 GOLF VW?
The thermostat on all water-cooled cars is in the same place: inside the fitting where the upper radiator hose connects to the engine.
How do you know if your cars thermostat bad?
One Coolant Hose is hot and thew other is cold...
