09 Feb 08, 03:49 pm
Chevrolet/Cadillac of Fairbanks (Lithia) and Aurora Motors were both out of themostats. GT Automotive supposed carries AC Delco also, but they were closed today. All the parts stores in Fairbanks only sell Stant, which I've already installed two of these and they both seem to be sticking open. Yesterday, the engine temp did warm up to where is was suppose to be running for a short period so I know the engine should run warmer.
Maybe I have some junk in the coolant system that could be causing the thermostats to stick open. I installed new coolant after installing the thermostat, but maybe the system needs to be flushed. Is there a good way to do this in my garage without making a mess? Or should I just go to a shop? Any recommendations of a good shop? Do they just back flush the system or perform something like an acid flush?
Maybe I have some junk in the coolant system that could be causing the thermostats to stick open. I installed new coolant after installing the thermostat, but maybe the system needs to be flushed. Is there a good way to do this in my garage without making a mess? Or should I just go to a shop? Any recommendations of a good shop? Do they just back flush the system or perform something like an acid flush?
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