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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.
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What cars have to have a thermostat?
All cars need a thermostat for proper operation and longevity.
Do all cars have a thermostat?
All cars that are water cooled (i.e. they have a radiator) must have a thermostat.
Is there a thermostat on a 2000 Mercury Sable LS?
There is a thermostat on all cars.
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If you question the condition of the thermostat, just replace it, they're cheap enough.
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place thermostat in an old mug or cup, boil some water. pour into cup, thermostat should open slightly about 4mm
How do you change your thermostat?
\ follow top radiator hose to engine on most cars
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All cars have only one thermostat.
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