THERMOSTAT - How Important

[BeetOls]

Sir XTO,

who do i bring my ride to have mine checked? is this something that an autoelectrical shop can help me with or any general autoservices would be able to do just the same?

mine takes about 10 mines before i see the needle moves up a hairline when idle and reading is different when cruising fast (about 1/4) and slow (about 3/4). i believe it used to stay at almost a half, regardless of the weather, and if on the move or stand still.

[cadayjerry]

I discover lately that most cars specially the older once, has no thermostat. i wonder why almost 4 out of 5 mechanics still insist on removing it. (marami palang hindi marunong na mekaniko)

beware to second hand car owners. baka tinanggal ng previous owner yong thermostat nung car nyo or kung meron man, baka it needs replacement na specially if the rubber is torn. its a good time to check it out.

[XTO]

Sir XTO,

who do i bring my ride to have mine checked? is this something that an autoelectrical shop can help me with or any general autoservices would be able to do just the same?

mine takes about 10 mines before i see the needle moves up a hairline when idle and reading is different when cruising fast (about 1/4) and slow (about 3/4). i believe it used to stay at almost a half, regardless of the weather, and if on the move or stand still.

since there's no electrical connected / needed to open and close the thermostat, any radiator repair shop, your mechanic or DIY can check if a thermostat is installed or "removed/missing" in your cooling system. symply remove the elbow (the ones connecting the hose to the top of your radiator) and inside it sits the thermostat. hth