7 Common Symptoms of a Bad or Failing Engine Thermostat
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Infrared ThermometerCommon signs and symptoms of a bad engine thermostat and how to test if it has failed.
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How To Test an Engine Thermostat with an Infrared Thermometer
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ThSZJdWv-4
How To Test an Engine Thermostat with No Tools Video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sGJNsfdi5XM
Symptoms of a Bad or Failing Thermostat.
High temperature readings (Engine Overheating).
Not heating up when weather is cold.
Coolant fans stay on constantly.
Erratic changes in temperature.
Unusual noises.
Coolant Leaking.
Heater problems.
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