Thermostat
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Joined: Mar 2006
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I changed the thermostat in my truck last week. It was easy. I just went to NAPA and asked for a thermostat for my truck. What they give you is fine. They know what parts are good and what aren't. It was only like $10. Easy fix-AJS
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Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 358
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From: Florida Panhandle
Replace with one that "fails in the open position" such as the Motorad New Fail SafeŽ Thermostat.
The new Fail-SafeŽ thermostat offers advanced automotive technology and provide motorists with real added value and additional response time in the event of system overheating. This is the product of its kind in the automotive industry, developed for safe engine shut down in the case of system overheating. The Motorad Fail-SafeŽ operates in two stages:
Stage 1
Under normal conditions, the MotoRadŽ Fail-SafeŽ Thermostat will operate like any other thermostat
Stage 2
Unlike standard thermostats, the Motorad Fail-SafeŽ thermostat, is built with an extra stroke that automatically locks into an open position when an overheating condition occurs. This allows the coolant to continue to flow between the radiator and engine, thereby protecting the engine components from serious damage while the vehicle is safely driven to the nearest service centre.
This major advancement in the automotive thermostat technology since the inception of the Fail-SafeŽ thermostat is one that promotes a measure of preventative maintenance for the engine in the cooling system. Although the thermostat is not designed to prevent system failure from overheating, it can greatly improve operating reliability in emergency situations. This translates into substantial cost savings for the driver where repairs are required and considerable comfort in the knowledge that when things heat up, you won't be caught on the side of the road with major automotive repair bills.
The new Fail-SafeŽ thermostat offers advanced automotive technology and provide motorists with real added value and additional response time in the event of system overheating. This is the product of its kind in the automotive industry, developed for safe engine shut down in the case of system overheating. The Motorad Fail-SafeŽ operates in two stages:
Stage 1
Under normal conditions, the MotoRadŽ Fail-SafeŽ Thermostat will operate like any other thermostat
Stage 2
Unlike standard thermostats, the Motorad Fail-SafeŽ thermostat, is built with an extra stroke that automatically locks into an open position when an overheating condition occurs. This allows the coolant to continue to flow between the radiator and engine, thereby protecting the engine components from serious damage while the vehicle is safely driven to the nearest service centre.
This major advancement in the automotive thermostat technology since the inception of the Fail-SafeŽ thermostat is one that promotes a measure of preventative maintenance for the engine in the cooling system. Although the thermostat is not designed to prevent system failure from overheating, it can greatly improve operating reliability in emergency situations. This translates into substantial cost savings for the driver where repairs are required and considerable comfort in the knowledge that when things heat up, you won't be caught on the side of the road with major automotive repair bills.
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Joined: Jan 2000
Posts: 3,205
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From: Along Lake Erie
Nice features, but completely unnecessary. Our trucks since 97 have been equipped with fail-safe cooling. Should the truck overheat, the engine will enter a limp-home mode. It'll operate at reduced power and speeds, but it'll get you home.
-Joe
-Joe