Stant Increases Coverage Of SuperStat Thermostats
Stant Corp., a provider of thermal management systems, has added new part numbers to its SuperStat line of thermostats and now provides coverage for nearly 100 percent of the vehicles in operation today. “We have increased SuperStat coverage to meet the growing needs of our customers,” said Terry Ethier, vice president of aftermarket, Stant Corp.
MotoRad To Display The ‘World’s Largest Thermostat’ At AAPEX
MotoRad is set to unveil the world’s largest thermostat in its booth #1638 at AAPEX. The large scale fabrication stands just over five feet tall and weighs in at more than 300 pounds.
Stant Announces Coverage For Integrated Thermostat Housings
With coverage for more than 98 percent of vehicles in operation, Stant has announced a premier selection of top-quality integrated thermostat housings.
ÜRO Parts Thermostat Housings For 2002-’08 Mini Cooper S
ÜRO Parts discovered that the factory plastic thermostat housings in the 2002-2008 Mini Cooper S may fail due to the intense heat generated by forced induction, so the company developed two replacement housings. ÜRO Parts‘ reinforced-plastic housing is an inexpensive OE-style replacement, while the all-aluminum ÜRO Premium housing completely eliminates the possibility of dangerous engine
VIDEO: Understanding Modern Engine Intake, Water Pump And Thermostat Gaskets
Andrew Markel discusses new gasket designs and how they are used on modern engines. Sponsored by MAHLE.
VIDEO: Electronic Thermostats
Andrew Markel goes over how the electronic thermostat works, including how it regulates temperature on startup and under load. Sponsored by MAHLE.
Electronically Controlled Thermostats: A New Take On Wax And Brass
An electronic thermostat can preemptively control the temperature the same way the fuel injection system can control the stoichiometric ratio in the combustion chamber by changing the pulse width of the fuel injector. By being able to control the temperature of the coolant, the engine management system can optimize engine performance so leaner combustion events can take place and cold start periods are minimized.
MAHLE Aftermarket Inc. Releases 2016 Thermostat Catalog For Commercial Customers
MAHLE Aftermarket Inc. recently announced the release of its 2016 Thermostat Catalog for Asian, European and domestic applications in North America. The MAHLE Original thermostat catalog features 150 SKUs, including engine coolant thermostats, transmission oil thermostats, thermal switches and more. The 2016 catalog provides coverage for more than 100 million vehicles on the road in
Oldsmobile: Engine Overheats, Replaced Engine Coolant Thermostat
Model: 2003 Oldsmobile Alero Complaint The customer states the engine is overheating. Sometimes DTC P0125 Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Insufficient for Closed Loop Fuel Control will be present. Cause Observed the engine coolant temperature gauge, and found the engine coolant temperature exceeded allowable specifications. Observed the engine, and confirmed the engine cooling fan was operating
Tech Tip: Thermostat Technology
Although the humble thermostat isn’t generally considered to be a "high-tech" component, it continues to serve a number of very critical functions in the modern, computer-controlled import vehicle. To better understand these functions, let’s first consider that carbon and water are two major by-products of internal combustion that accumulate in an engine’s motor oil.