How to test a thermostat Most thermostats are rated to open at 190 degrees Fahrenheit. Testing the operation of a thermostat is simple: Get a pot of water heating on a stove, suspend the thermostat in the water by tying it to something that can hang across the top of the pot with some ordinary string, use a thermometer (one that can at least stand the boiling point of water which is 212 degrees Fahrenheit). Put the thermometer in the water along with the setup and watch the temperature. At around 190 degrees, the thermostat should open up indicating that it operates normally. If not, then it is defective, or it is rated to open at a different temperature. There is usually a stamp or engravement at the butt of the thermostat that shows its temperature rating.
All cars need a thermostat for proper operation and longevity.
All cars that are water cooled (i.e. they have a radiator) must have a thermostat.
There is a thermostat on all cars.
Have you checked the cars thermostat?
The thermostat on a 1993 Toyota Celica can be found by following the outlet radiator hose. The thermostat on these cars are located at the bottom of the radiator.
All cars can be driven without a thermostat. The thermostat is used to heat the car in winter by forcing the water temperature up.
If you question the condition of the thermostat, just replace it, they're cheap enough.
\ follow top radiator hose to engine on most cars
place thermostat in an old mug or cup, boil some water. pour into cup, thermostat should open slightly about 4mm
The answer is...it depends. A majority of cars have the gasket going on top of the thermostat. You will have to look for things like a cutout for the thermostat to fit in and such to really know or you might even have to pull out the repair manual.
All cars have only one thermostat.
Almost all piston engines have a thermostat somewhere.