Thermostat Question-1995 Southwind Storm
Thermostat question...Is it common practice for someone to put in only the upper half of a thermostat or would using only the upper half of a thermostat possibly be a roadside fix to an overheating pr...
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It the thermostat is not correct, it can cause it to take a really long time to warm up and run correctly. When cold the fuel injection system injects extra fuel to warm up the engine. So mileage can be poor due to the increased fuel used to warm up the engine.
Also if a little of the wax inside the thermostat leaks out, it will not fully open, and thus overheat on a warm day.
Then there is the possible overheating caused by the fan clutch not engaging fully at the correct air temp. If you can hear the fan roar on a mountain grade, then it is working. If you fail to hear it engage - it is time to replace it.
Have fun camping!
Fred.
Also if a little of the wax inside the thermostat leaks out, it will not fully open, and thus overheat on a warm day.
Then there is the possible overheating caused by the fan clutch not engaging fully at the correct air temp. If you can hear the fan roar on a mountain grade, then it is working. If you fail to hear it engage - it is time to replace it.
Have fun camping!
Fred.
