Thermostat & Thermoswitch

[M a i k e r u]

Hey guys, Just wondering what is a Thermostat, Thermoswitch & What does it do?

Cheers.
Michael

[Jingers]

Thermostat is a switch. Did you mean thermostat and fanswitch?

[M a i k e r u]

no Thermostat & Thermoswitch, does it do anything good?
sorry im a NOOB.

[Jingers]

keeps temps down. Not really useful unless u track.

[tegDC2R]

Any liquid-cooled car engine has a small device called the thermostat that sits between the engine and the radiator. The thermostat in most cars is about 2 inches (5 cm) in diameter. Its job is to block the flow of coolant to the radiator until the engine has warmed up. When the engine is cold, no coolant flows through the engine. Once the engine reaches its operating temperature (generally about 200 degrees F, 95 degrees C), the thermostat opens. By letting the engine warm up as quickly as possible, the thermostat reduces engine wear, deposits and emissions.

And thermoswitch to turn ON fan at certain temperature.

[M a i k e r u]

thanks guys.

[vtml]

Better to upgrade radiator and get an oil cooler instead.

[tinkerbell]

better to get an engine temperature understanding - ie with gauges before deciding what to do...

what temps u runing chinky?