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Thermostat opening temperature
Posted: Mon Jan 23, 2017 12:22 pm
by cam12
I need to change the thermostat in my 2004 grand vitara 1.6 engine. Ive noticed 2 types that are available. One opens at 82 degrees and other type opens at 88 degrees.
Which is the best to fit?
Re: Thermostat opening temperature
Posted: Mon Jan 23, 2017 12:34 pm
by zook123
I've just checked autodata and it says 88degrees
Re: Thermostat opening temperature
Posted: Mon Jan 23, 2017 12:38 pm
by cam12
Thank you
Re: Thermostat opening temperature
Posted: Mon Jan 23, 2017 12:48 pm
by ScottieJ
if used offroad a lot it wouldn't be a bad thing to run the lower temp thermostat
Re: Thermostat opening temperature
Posted: Mon Jan 23, 2017 12:51 pm
by cam12
It is only used on road. Generally for short journeys of 2-3 miles.
Re: Thermostat opening temperature
Posted: Mon Jan 23, 2017 2:53 pm
by Darrell
From the 2003 workshop manual..
Re: Thermostat opening temperature
Posted: Mon Jan 23, 2017 2:56 pm
by Darrell
Bit more info..
Re: Thermostat opening temperature
Posted: Mon Jan 23, 2017 2:59 pm
by cam12
Thank you for your help.