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examples. They relate to most vehicles.
Question: 2001 Chevrolet Corvette
LS1 mileage: 60,000. I'm thinking of
replacing my vehicle's thermostat from stock
192 degrees to a 160 or a 178 low temp
thermostat. I live in Florida and during
summer, the vehicle runs hot, doesn't
overheat, just runs hot. I know some of the
benefits of a low temp thermostat, but what
are some of the problems that this change
may cause?
Answer: Your engine computer
management system is designed to work with the engine at
192 degrees. A lower temperature thermostat may keep the
engine in open loop not allowing the computer to control
the engine. This creates drivability problems.
Question:
2001 Toyota Celica, mileage: 190,000. My Toyota
has not ever given me any problems until now.
Recently, it has been taking a long time for the car to
warm-up. In the mornings, I'll drive 20 or
30 miles before the needle on the temperature gauge will
rise enough to hit the "C" and now that the weather's
turned cold, it's taking a long time to get any heat
from the heater. What do you think the problem is?
Answer: Sounds like the thermostat is
stuck open. Replacing it should solve your
problem.
Question:
1999 Nissan Pathfinder, mileage: 105,000. Where is
the thermostat located on this particular truck?
(Have changed before on Ford Bronco).
Answer: It is located in the housing
on the engine. The top radiator hose is attaches
to it.
Question:
1999 Mitsubishi Eclipse, mileage: 113,000. When I
drive, the engine will not warm up, but when I am still
then the engine does warm up.
Answer:
It sounds like you have a thermostat that has failed and
needs replacing.
Question: 2004 Honda Accord,
mileage 52,000. Please tell me where my thermostat is. I
removed the top radiator hose going to the engine and
its not there.
Answer: It is located in the
housing at the end of the lower hose (engine side).
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