If it shows hot on the gauge and it is not hot, there is a gauge or sensor problem.
Check the radiator fan operation.
If a Hyundai Elantra stops running after an hour on a running speed temperature, it could be a bad thermostat. It is best to have a mechanic take a look at it to determine the exact cause.
Your thermostat might be stuck open. Does the radiator cap get hot after running the engine for 10-15 minutes? If not, replace the thermostat.
That depends on the thermostat. If it's a 185 thermostat, the engine should run at 185. If it's running too hot, check the thermostat, radiator and water pump. If it's running too cold, replace the thermostat.
only time a thermostat needs replacing is if it doesnt workgenerally when they quit, the engine will over heatthis is caused by the thermostat not opening properlyeasiest way to test this is to get engine to running tempthen with engine running a little faster than idle, remove radiator cap and look to see if the coolant is circulating in radiatorif no circulation, the thermostat has not opened and needs replacementonly other way to test is to remove thermostat from engine and test in bioiling waterbut if you do that, u may as well replace it while it is out
The thermostat controls only the temperature of the water.
First you need to run the engine until the thermostat opens, you will see the water running through the radiator. the coolant will go down into the radiator You need to continue to add coolant until you don't see anymore air coming up, or coolant go down into the radiator maybe three times that the thermostat opens. When you have got most of the air out you will see the water running inside of the radiator then stop when the thermostat closes. Cycle it two or three times to be sure.
Check the vans entire cooling system including the temp sending unit, cooling fan, thermostat an water pump. One of these is probably bad and needs replacing.
Replace it with the exact same temperature thermostat as the one you removed. Do not run the engine without a thermostat. The thermostat is required to keep the engine running at the optimum temperature that will give the best performance and mileage. If it is overheating running it without a thermostat is not the solution.
Remove the Air Intake Box so you can see in below... there is a pipe running right into the bell where the thermostat is housed. There is one bolt that you need to take remove (it is to the right, below the distributor, it goes into the engine block). Then there are the other 12 mm bolts on the bell of the thermostat housing to remove. After removing those the thermostat should be able to come right out. When replacing i would recommend getting a replacement thermostat with a jiggle pin...
Make sure the radiator is full of water, don't just check the overflow tank, but do make sure the car is cold before removing the radiator cap. Also the thermostat could be frozen closed or you could have a failed water pump. Try replacing the thermostat and flushing the cooling system first. Don't forget to buy a thermostat gasket when purchasing the thermostat.
For a 2.4 litre engine, where the pressure cap is that is the thermostat housing..if you try to remove the pressure cap (in cold temperature only) you will see the thermostat..A damaged thermostat can be diagnosed when an engine running is at above normal temperature by squeezing the radiator hose connected to the thermostat housing..if there is no coolant running in it the thermostat is close then replace it.