Section 65 (Cooling System (H6DO)): Thermostat: Inspection
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Subaru Outback. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Replace the thermostat if the valve does not close completely at an ambient temperature or if the following test shows unsatisfactory results.
- Inspection method
Immerse the thermostat and a thermometer in water. Raise water temperature gradually, and measure the temperature and valve lift when the valve begins to open and when the valve is fully opened. During the test, agitate the water for even temperature distribution. The measured value should meet the specification.
Starting temperature to open
80 - 84°C (176 - 183°F)
Fully opens
95°C (203°F)
NOTE:
- Leave the thermostat in the boiling water for more than five minutes before measuring the valve lift.
- Hold the thermostat with a wire or the like to avoid contacting with container bottom.
Valve lift:
9.0 mm (0.354 in) or more