Reason a thermostat can go out

Asked by Blane Mar 05, 2020 at 06:40 PM about the 2002 Chevrolet Cavalier Coupe FWD

Question type: General

Is putting the cap on the resevour cause the
thermostat to go out

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TDolby answered 4 years ago

Thermostats are heated up every time you drive the vehicle to around 200 degrees. Materials wear out over time. How many miles on your 18 years vehicle? A thermostat is a $10 part.

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KenF answered 4 years ago

They go bad all on their own, and you should always have a cap on the overflow/reservoir.

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