Understanding and Testing Thermostats
It’s seems so basic, but thermostats are a very important part of your cooling system. In fact, they are the gatekeepers of the cooling system. We don’t think much about them until something goes wrong. In this video, we talk about the basics of thermostat operation and do some testing. I also take the opportunity to do a head to head comparison between an OE thermostat and an aftermarket one. You might be surprised at the results, I was.
I will say this. If you have a cooling system issue, the first thing to check for is air in the system. In fact, I cover the basic steps in diagnosing a cooling system in this article.
Engine overheat
“What to Do When Your Engine Overheats“
If your vehicle is overheating, check out these tips on how to solve the problem.
If you’re having trouble with no heat or intermittent heat, check out this article.
“Solving Automotive HVAC Problems“
If you’re heater isn’t getting hot or your AC isn’t getting cold, check out this article on how to solve problems with your vehicles HVAC system.
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This video is part of a series of videos I plan to do this year on the ‘basics’. Instead of step by step repair videos, these cover the basic operation of the common components you deal with in auto repair. I hope you enjoy watching them as much as I’m enjoying making them.
Here’s some useful links for you.
Here’s some links for you.
How To Bleed a Cooling System:
Solving Overheat Conditions:
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