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Thermostats
Thermostats are instruments used for regulating one or more sources of cooling and heating to maintain a desired temperature. They are generally classified into three types: insertion types, immersion types and surface types.
5,261 Questions
Where is the engine temp control sensor?
The device that controls engine temperature is called a thermostat and it's usually located where the upper radiator hose connects to the engine.
How long will radiator hose last?
No real way of knowing for sure. I've seen them last for the reasonable lifespan of the vehicle, and I've seen them fail in a substantially shorter period of time. Lots of factors go into this, and there isn't a concrete answer to give here.
What Direction does the thermostat go on a 76 Ford bronco with the 302 in.³ engine?
I'm not sure what you mean by direction? The thermostat goes in with the spring side in the housing with the metal cross bar horizontally positioned.
What liquid is in a thermostat?
You want a liquid that is not compressible so polar compounds are preferres. For safety, the nontoxic and highly stable silicones are used. They have low vapor pressures and high boiling points so they remain liquid and are quite noncompressible.
This type of thermostat is filled with Alcohol, which responds well to changes in airconditioned space.
What all damage can over heating do to a car?
Overheating can warp and crack cylinder heads, head gaskets and all bearings, especially crank bearings. In extreme it will destroy the engine
How do you manually turn on a thermostat?
A thermostat is not a switch it is a temperature gauge. It is powered all the time by the electronics in which it is being used.
Where is the thermostat located on a 2000 Dodge Intrepid that has a 2.7L engine?
The thermostat on a 2.7L Dodge Intrepid is under the housing where the lower radiator hose attaches to the engine.
Where is the thermostat on a 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser?
The thermostat on a Chrysler PT Cruiser is under the housing where the upper radiator hose attaches to the engine.
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What is the two metal pieces in a thermostat?
The two metal pieces in a thermostat are typically made of bimetallic strips. These strips have different coefficients of thermal expansion, causing them to bend in response to temperature changes. When the temperature reaches a certain point, the bimetallic strips cause the thermostat to switch on or off.
How do you chang a thermostat on a 2000 Nissan Maxima?
You need to first drain the coolant, to lessen the mess of spilt coolant. Next you have to unbolt the coolant neck at the block to access the thermostat. After replacing, you have to refill/bleed the coolant system.
Where is my engine thermostat on my 2001 BMW 325 Ci with the 6 cyl.?
It is mounted on the cylinder head at the front of the engine, right above water pump. The thermostat and housing are one part replaced as a unit. It has the 2 coolant hoses going to it. Note that the 3-Series has an electrically heated engine thermostat, so there is a connector to disconnect.
What are the 2 sensors on the thermostat housing of an 85 GMC K1500 5.0L 305?
Those are thermoswitches. They open and close with engine temperature controlling vacuum operated devices such as the EGR and the ignition spark advance.
How do you check for a bad thermostat?
U take the thermostat out, get a pot of water, put the thermostat in it and start it to boiling. When the water reaches the temp that the thermostat is designed to operate at it should open , if not , it is defective
Where is the thermostat on a 2005 Chrysler 300 3.5L?
It is under the housing where the lower radiator hose attaches to the engine.
