Coolant Thermostat, Checking
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-- Heat up the removed thermostat in water.
| Opening Begins | Opening Ends | Opening Lift |
|---|---|---|
| approximately 87 °C (188.6 °F) | approximately 102 °C (215.6 °F) 1) | min. 8 mm |
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- Before starting the test, make sure that the thermostat needle is installed correctly (conical end is inserted in the coolant thermostat wax thermostatic element). If necessary, push the thermostat needle all the way into the wax thermostatic element.