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- Why do some thermostats have holes?
- Why are there different temperature thermostats?
- Can removing the thermostat cause overheating?
- What does the jiggle pin on a thermostat do?
- Is 160 or 180 thermostat better?
- Do gates make thermostats?
- Is it OK to drive without a thermostat?
- Is it OK to run without a thermostat?
- What happens if engine runs too cold?
- Do I need a high flow water pump?
Why do some thermostats have holes?
The main reason to drill a hole in your thermostat is to keep your car cooler by controlling the KR. However, these holes only reduce the overall engine temperature by about 5 degrees. ... With the coolant and engine cooled down, there is no coolant circulating until the engine temps reach the temp of the Thermostat.
Why are there different temperature thermostats?
The thermostat sets the floor of the operating temperature range. On hot days and under a heavy load, the coolant temp will continue to rise, even with a low-temp thermostat. The cooling fan and radiator determine the upper limit of the temperature range. ... NOTE: A colder thermostat will NOT solve overheating problems.
Can removing the thermostat cause overheating?
If you remove the thermostat, your car will run cold in cold weather. In the summer. Your car will run between 190°F-200°F with or without a thermostat. Both will take longer to heat up to operating temperature.
What does the jiggle pin on a thermostat do?
The thermostat jiggle pin is a pin that is located in the small hole in the plate valve of the thermostat and which should always be in 12 o'clock position during installation. It helps bleed the cooling system of trapped air by allowing air to pass into the radiator, after which it can be released from the system.
Is 160 or 180 thermostat better?
A 180-degree thermostat is better for engine efficiency—aka better fuel mileage and decreased emissions. A 160-degree thermostat is designed to maintain a lower engine operating temperature, which tends to make a little bit more horsepower and torque.
Do gates make thermostats?
With Gates, your thermostat does more than just regulate your engines operating temperature. Our top quality, OE equivalent thermostats are designed to reduce engine wear, increase fuel efficiency, diminish emissions, accelerate engine warm-up, improve cold-weather usability, and prevent engine overheating.
Is it OK to drive without a thermostat?
Generally it should be ok to drive without the thermostat fitted, as it will only cause the engine to take longer to reach operating temperature. The thermostat is designed to allow the engine to reach ideal operating temperature as quickly as possible, so it would not be recommended to drive without it.
Is it OK to run without a thermostat?
Yes it can. Most water-cooled engines will run just fine without a thermostat. However there are some issues that could pop up. A thermostat is used to bring the engine up to design operating temperature promptly, then keep it at that temperature.
What happens if engine runs too cold?
If you run your engine cold all the time, you'll most likely experience increased fuel consumption across the board. Additionally, you'll find higher amounts of carbon buildup at various parts of the engine. The most damaging effect of feeding a fuel-rich mixture to the engine is excess fuel reaching the exhaust.
Do I need a high flow water pump?
With the increase in power comes the necessity for a better cooling system - particularly a bigger radiator. A bigger radiator will have more surface area for cooling, and more capacity for coolant. ... A high flow, or high volume water pump will help increase flow, helping to move coolant faster.
