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Jan 5th, 2008, 19:20
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Temp reading
I have a 102bhp 2002 T4 engine, my temp guage reads just a tad below the 3 o clock position. my MPG has dropped to about 40
Question is does anyone know how to test my thermostat, i know if it was at the 4 o clock it probably would be but how do you know for sure. many thanks |
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Jan 5th, 2008, 19:23
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Take the thermostat out of the car. Put it in a pan on the cooker filled with water and see if it opens and closes depending on the water temp.
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Jan 5th, 2008, 19:31
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Simple really should have thought of that!!!
Where abouts is the thermostat located and i assume i will have to drain the coolant first. A quick one, what temp should the thermostat open ? |
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Jan 5th, 2008, 19:35
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At a guess I would expect it to open at 87/90 degrees C.
If you follow the radiator top hose to the engine block that should take you to the thermostat housing. You will not have to drain the cooling system.
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