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13. Check Thermostat

  1. Remove thermostat.
  2. Check valve seating condition at normal room temperatures.

    It should seat tightly. 

  3. Check valve opening temperature and valve lift.
    Fig 1: Testing Thermostat
    G00796378Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

    Valve opening temperature: 95°C (203°F) [standard] 

    valve lift: More than 8.0 mm/108°C (0.315 in/226°F) 

  4. Check if valve is closed at 5°C (41°F) below valve opening temperature. For details, refer to THERMOSTAT AND WATER CONTROL VALVE .

OK or NG 

  1. OK: GO TO 14.
  2. NG: Replace thermostat.