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THERMO Valve Check

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  1. Obtain a container filled with water and place the thermo valve in it with a stick [approximately 6 mm (0.24 inch) in diameter] inserted. Gradually warm up the water while stirring, and check that the thermo valve opening temperature is within the standard value. The stick rises when the thermo valve opens.

    Standard value: 

    75 ± 1.5°C (167 ± 2.7°F) 

    Fig 1: Checking Thermo Valve Opening Temperature
    G06665824Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
  2. Warm up the water to the full-open temperature of the thermo valve, and check that the valve lift amount is within the standard value.

    Standard value: 

    Full-open temperature 95°C (203°F) or more Valve lift amount when it is fully opened: 3 mm (0.12 inch) or more 

    NOTE: Measure the height of the fully closed valve in advance, and then measure the valve height at fully open temperature to calculate the lift amount.