Thermostat
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Thermostat
I have a 2001 coupe I recently had the water pump replaced and the coolant system flushed. I am now noticing that the temperature gage will climb up to 220 -230 at idle. Should I have had a new thermostat put in when the water pump was replaced? Prior to the water pump issue the temperature gage would read 200 - 210 degrees at idle.
Last edited by Joe Babish; Aug 7, 2021 at 03:50 PM. Reason: Clarification
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I have a 2001 coupe I recently had the water pump replaced and the coolant system flushed. I am now noticing that the temperature gage showed 210 degrees and will climb up to 220 -230 when at idle. Should I have had a new thermostat put in when the water pump was re placed? Prior to the water pump issue would the temperature gage would read 200 degrees. I have had the car for 12 years.
Stock thermostat opens at 187° and fans are set to start at well over 200° and the high speed fan at something like 235°. I'd replace it if it was me and I did when I had my water pump replaced.
Last edited by Autotragic; Aug 7, 2021 at 03:52 PM.
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