What happens if the thermostat on a Saturn fails?
The thermostat in a Saturn acts as a valve to control how much of the coolant reaches the engine, to keep it operating at an even temperature. If your thermostat fails, it can cause your entire engine to overheat and potentially create thousands of dollars in damage.
What happens if your car thermostat is stuck closed?
Learn more… Your vehicle’s thermostat opens to allow coolant to flow through the radiator and cool the engine down. However, if the thermostat gets stuck in the closed position, the coolant can’t flow through the radiator and can make your engine overheat.
How can you tell if your car thermostat is working?
Check if the measurements are within 10° F (18° C) of each other. Look at the temperature of the engine and the upper hose after your vehicle has run for 10-15 minutes. If the temperatures are within 10° Fahrenheit (18° Celsius) of one another, then the thermostat is working properly.
How can I get the thermostat out of my car?
The thick black hose runs from the side of your radiator and attaches to the top or side of your engine block with a tube clamp. Use a screwdriver to loosen the nut on the tube clamp and then pull the hose off of the engine. Set the end of the hose aside for now so you can access the thermostat housing on your engine.
The thermostat in a Saturn acts as a valve to control how much of the coolant reaches the engine, to keep it operating at an even temperature. If your thermostat fails, it can cause your entire engine to overheat and potentially create thousands of dollars in damage.
How do you remove a radiator from a Saturn?
Remove the filler cap from the radiator. Shape a large piece of aluminum foil to form a funnel or channel from beneath the draincock to the bucket, Pinch high side walls in the aluminum foil so it will direct the flowing coolant into the bucket and not allow any to spill on the ground or into the engine.
Where is the filler cap on a Saturn radiator?
Place the bucket under the driver’s side corner of the radiator beneath the radiator draincock (located on the bottom of the radiator). Remove the filler cap from the radiator.