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The coolant flow through the radiator is controlled by the?
The thermostat.
What controls the coolant flow through a radiator?
The thermostat regulates coolant flow through the radiator by opening and closing based on the engine temperature. When the engine is cold, the thermostat remains closed to allow it to warm up quickly. As the engine heats up, the thermostat opens to allow coolant to flow through the radiator and dissipate the heat.
What direction does water flow through a 1966 mustang radiator?
Once the thermostat has opened, the hot coolant flows from the thermostat housing on the engine into the top of radiator and out the bottom of the radiator back into the water pump.
What does the thermostat do?
it lets coolant flow through the engine when it gets to a certain temperature Regulates the temperature.
Why would a 2002 Cadillac STS run hot?
Air flow through radiator restricted with debris. Coolant flow through inside of radiator restricted with debris. Low on coolant. Faulty thermostat. Coolant fans inop.
What does the thermostat on a car do?
The thermostat in a car regulates the coolant temperature inside the engine. When the engine is cold, the thermostat is closed, allowing the heat from the combustion chamber to heat the fluid (coolant) in the coolant galleys in the engine block. Once the engine reaches an optimal temperature, the thermostat opens, allowing coolant to flow through the radiator. The thermostat then controls the flow of coolant to hold the engine at its optimum operating temperature, irrespective of engine load and operating condtions.
In your 1996 Saab 900 the engine steams even though you have coolant why?
Perhaps low coolant level Perhaops thermostat is not opening allowing coolant flow through the engine
Would a broken thermostat on my Audi a3 s reg 1.6 stop your heaters from blowing warm air at the moment they only blow cold?
Thermostat may not be opening to allow coolant to flow through heater box. Thermostat may be opening too soon allowing cold coolant to flow through heater box. Either way thermostat needs replacing
What would cause your 1997 Chevy cavalier to get hot?
Low on coolant. Cooling fans are not operating. Faulty thermostat. Air flow through radiator is restricted. Coolant flow through inside of radiator is restricted. Bad head gasket.
A thermostat opens to allow coolant flow when what component of the thermostat has expanded?
The wax or gas element inside the thermostat expands in response to the increasing engine temperature, causing the thermostat to open and allow coolant flow to regulate the engine temperature.
What does it mean when you take off the radiator cap and there is no thermostat in it and it throws water out?
If there is no thermostat in the radiator, the coolant can flow too quickly through the system and fail to properly regulate the temperature. This can cause the coolant to boil over and be expelled from the radiator. Installing a thermostat can help control the flow of coolant and prevent overheating.
What causes the thermostat to open?
The thermostat opens in response to the engine reaching a certain temperature. It is designed to regulate the flow of coolant through the engine to maintain optimal operating temperature.
