Problems with temperture gauge
01-20-2005 | 08:39 AM
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Problems with temperture gauge
ok this is the deal. when I'm at a full stop, My gauge is normal and stays in the middle. Once I start accelerating, the needle moves down to C.
I know that my thermostat can be stuck due to sudden change in cold to hot weather. My question if it's stuck, how can i take a look fix this problem?
what parts need to be taken out to see my thermostat?
anyone?
oh yea it's for a 95 maxima
Thanks
I know that my thermostat can be stuck due to sudden change in cold to hot weather. My question if it's stuck, how can i take a look fix this problem?
what parts need to be taken out to see my thermostat?
anyone?
oh yea it's for a 95 maxima
Thanks
01-20-2005 | 07:18 PM
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Originally Posted by mzmtg
Where is the thermostat?
The thermostat regulates the flow of coolant within the engine. At low coolant temps, it stays closed. As the engine warms, it opens to allow coolant to flow through the radiator and cool the engine.
It's located on the left side of the engine, here:
If it becomes clogged with deposits it can malfunction. If it sticks closed, coolant will never flow through the radiator and the engine will quickly overheat. If it sticks open, coolant will always flow through the radiator and the car will take a very long time to warm up fully.
The replacement part is $15.99 from AutoZone and includes a new stat mounted in a new housing and gasket.
To change the thermostat:
Drain the coolant
Remove the coolant recovery bottle
Remove the windshield washer fluid filler neck (it pops out)
Remove the hoseclamp and radiator hose from the T-stat
Remove three 10mm nuts holding the T-stat and the old gasket
Installation is the reverse of removal. Cinch
The thermostat regulates the flow of coolant within the engine. At low coolant temps, it stays closed. As the engine warms, it opens to allow coolant to flow through the radiator and cool the engine.
It's located on the left side of the engine, here:
If it becomes clogged with deposits it can malfunction. If it sticks closed, coolant will never flow through the radiator and the engine will quickly overheat. If it sticks open, coolant will always flow through the radiator and the car will take a very long time to warm up fully.
The replacement part is $15.99 from AutoZone and includes a new stat mounted in a new housing and gasket.
To change the thermostat:
Drain the coolant
Remove the coolant recovery bottle
Remove the windshield washer fluid filler neck (it pops out)
Remove the hoseclamp and radiator hose from the T-stat
Remove three 10mm nuts holding the T-stat and the old gasket
Installation is the reverse of removal. Cinch
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