It regulates the temperature of the water in the radiator and tells the fan when to switch on to start cooling or to switch off if its too cool. Engines have an optimum running temperature, and the Thermostat helps keep it at that.
If thermostat does not open - Vehicle will overheat in a short time - no heat If thermostat does no close - vehicle will not get to normal operating temperature - no heat
That vehicle is fuel injected, it doesn't have a choke thermostat.
Vehicle will run without a thermostat - however will not run as efficiently and will have not heat
IMO, it must be for a much older vehicle. I can't think of any vehicle these days that uses a 180 degree F thermostat. They all use a 195 degree F thermostat if the vehicle has OBD.
Is vehicle actually overheating? Could be a bad temperature sending unit or gauge Check temperature with a thermometer If thermostat does not open vehicle will overheat
Yes, the vehicle should still work without a thermostat. Howeve, the enigine will take much longer to reach its normal oprating temperature.
at the rear of the vehicle
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The thermostat of a 2001 Subaru Forester can be found under the hood of the vehicle. The radiator valve cap must be opened to reveal the thermostat.
Does vehicle overheat rapidly? Do you have heat? Does temperature gauge show that vehicle is running cold
I hope this question is about the engine coolant thermostat. If it is and you have to ask this, you shouldn't be allowed near a vehicle with a tool.