Why is the thermostat on my Mazda Protege stuck?

Why is the thermostat on my Mazda Protege stuck?

Thermostat being stuck would not let coolant recovery from the catch can, sounds like bad radiator and head gasket. MANY if not all vehicles today need to have the cooling system BURPED of ANY AND ALL AIR before you go back on the road. You can start at a thermostat replacement which is easy to do and inexpensive.

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What kind of car is a Mazda Protege?

I drive a 2002 Mazda Protege and it’s been great to me until this past weekend. I had a 4.5-5 hour trip ahead of me and Google Maps told me a more direct route (i.e. not using the interstates) would save time. It must have erroneously assumed that the highway comprising basically the entire trip would be speed limit 55-65 the entire way.

Why is my Mazda Protege overheating at 60 mph?

If it does open your wallet or put a bullet in it. You state it over heats when travelling over 60 mph, at that speed air flow is high enough your fans may not be running any ways. Thermostat being stuck would not let coolant recovery from the catch can, sounds like bad radiator and head gasket.

How much does it cost to replace head gasket on Mazda Protege?

The average cost for a Mazda Protege head gasket replacement is between $905 and $1,220. Labor costs are estimated between $532 and $672 while parts are priced between $373 and $548.

Thermostat being stuck would not let coolant recovery from the catch can, sounds like bad radiator and head gasket. MANY if not all vehicles today need to have the cooling system BURPED of ANY AND ALL AIR before you go back on the road. You can start at a thermostat replacement which is easy to do and inexpensive.

I drive a 2002 Mazda Protege and it’s been great to me until this past weekend. I had a 4.5-5 hour trip ahead of me and Google Maps told me a more direct route (i.e. not using the interstates) would save time. It must have erroneously assumed that the highway comprising basically the entire trip would be speed limit 55-65 the entire way.

What does it mean when your Mazda Protege overheats?

With the hood up and an ear to the engine, it sounds like a piece of plastic fluttering in the wind, but with a faint electric “crackling” quality. Soon thereafter the check-engine light illuminates. Before long the engine overheats and I pull over to the side of the road.