Why do I need to replace my coolant thermostat?
Possible overheating from loss of coolant; a defective electric cooling fanor fan clutch. Furthermore, this failure prevents the flow of coolant to the radiator; possibly overheating the engine and causing damage. That’s why, when an engine overheats, it’s a good idea to replace the thermostat.
How to repair engine coolant thermostat on Chevy Sonic?
Disconnect the engine harness connector (1) and harness fasteners (2) from the engine harness bracket, attached to the thermostat housing. Disconnect the throttle body heater inlet hose (1) and the electrical connectors (2) from the thermostat housing.
How often should I replace my AC coolant?
This is your best bet, but it is tougher to find. Dexcool Coolant: [From the AC-Delco site:] Neon orange in color, the coolant lasts up to five years or 150,000 miles, whichever comes first. Conventional coolants need to be replaced every two years/30,000 miles.
What happens when the coolant is not flowing properly?
Verify that the coolant is not flowing. You can check this by looking through the radiator filler neck. The coolant should not be flowing. Consequently, the coolant has not reached a high enough temperature to open the thermostat. So, if you see the coolant flowing; you have a thermostat stuck in the opened position.
Possible overheating from loss of coolant; a defective electric cooling fanor fan clutch. Furthermore, this failure prevents the flow of coolant to the radiator; possibly overheating the engine and causing damage. That’s why, when an engine overheats, it’s a good idea to replace the thermostat.
How does a low temp thermostat affect the engine?
Until the engine is up to temperature, there is no cooling occurring. The factory thermostat will not however change how the engine runs under load because the thermostat will be fully open when under load. It effectively isn’t there under load. So what then would a low temperature thermostat accomplish?
This is your best bet, but it is tougher to find. Dexcool Coolant: [From the AC-Delco site:] Neon orange in color, the coolant lasts up to five years or 150,000 miles, whichever comes first. Conventional coolants need to be replaced every two years/30,000 miles.
Which is the low temperature thermostat for Mazda?
The SARD Low Temperature Thermostat – SST12 Mazda is a drop-in direct replacement for your OEM unit. The Sard unit will lower the temperature at which the cool water can mix with the warmer temperatures inside the engine (true).