Glossary / General

thermostat

63 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

It’s a small part that keeps the engine from getting too hot or too cold.

Technical Definition

A device that regulates engine temperature by controlling coolant flow.

Hear It Discussed

"Does it have a thermostat or a temperature gauge on it?"
A Rare Italian Luxury Car Rolls In And Steals The Show In Wheel Time Podcast: Your Go-To Automotive Talk Show 20:03

"I noticed that it started to overheat, so I decided I would be brave and replace the thermostat. ... So, in the process of changing the thermostat,"
#2625: The Click and Clack Creed The Best of Car Talk 20:34

"Put a new thermostat in, kept doing it. Put that control module in on the left side of the fuse box because I'm on the Internet... Put a 180 thermostat in, and it seemed to work for about 300 or..."
Trusted Automotive Advice Personalized for You Too Under The Hood show 57:40