Modern Cooling System Diagnostics: Pumps, Fans and Thermostats
All modern engines need a specific air/fuel ratio for efficient operation. But the mixture of air and fuel must be at the correct temperature inside the combustion chamber. If a cylinder is too cold, it will require extra fuel. Conversely, if a cylinder is too hot, the fuel and air could combust prematurely or produce
VIDEO: Electronically Controlled Thermostats
Shop owner Donny Seyfer explores the operation for these next-generation thermostats. This video is sponsored by MAHLE.
Tech Tip: How To Diagnose Electrically Controlled Thermostats
Today’s thermostats need to work just as well in tropical heat as in arctic cold.
VIDEO: Thermostats Only Fail In The Best Way Possible
Andrew Markel discusses the importance of engine cooling, especially after the failure of a thermostat. Sponsored by INA.
Stant Increases Coverage Of SuperStat Thermostats
The company says its SuperStat line of thermostats now provides coverage for nearly 100 percent of the vehicles in operation today.
VIDEO: Electronic Thermostats
Andrew Markel explains how electronic thermostats can increase efficiency and decrease emissions through controlled heating.
Electronically Controlled Thermostats: A New Take On Wax And Brass
A conventional thermostat is like a carburetor in that they only respond to throttle and engine vacuum signals. A conventional thermostat can only respond to changes in temperature caused by heat from the engine and cooling from the radiator. An electronic thermostat can preemptively control the temperature the same way the fuel injection system can control
The Engine Thermostat: Understanding Electronically Assisted Thermostats
The engine thermostat plays an important role in increasing engine combustion efficiency and reducing emissions. But today’s electrically assisted (also called “map-controlled”) thermostats provide broader and faster operation than the traditional engine thermostat.
Solving Intermittent Overheating
New cooling systems anticipate and influence changes in coolant temperature.
Why You Should Replace The Thermostat
It is always best practice to replace the thermostat on a vehicle after it has overheated. Sponsored by Auto Value and Bumper to Bumper.
