Can a faulty thermostat cause a Chevy Silverado to stop running?
Can a faulty thermostat cause a Chevy Silverado to stop running?
A faulty thermostat prevents drivers like you from getting the performance and handling you rely on by causing temperature problems in your engine. A new Chevrolet Silverado thermostat from AutoZone keeps your truck performing like it should.
Why does my Silverado overheat all the time?
Over time, Silverado thermostats become worn from repeated cycles or they get damaged from corrosion and rust. A defective thermostat prevents coolant from circulating through the engine block and leads to overheating. AutoZone has the products you need at the right prices.
What should the temperature thermostat in my truck be?
Part of the reason I did it is because the truck seems to take forever to warm up to temp. 1999 Silverado (99-02 BS) 4×4 with the 5.3L. I have a Scangauge hooked up and get a digital temp readout (sorry for the metric units!) before my operating temp would get up to around 90 degrees C (~190F) but now it barely makes it to 70C (~160F).
Where does the coolant go when the thermostat is opened?
When the coolant on the inside (engine side) of the thermostat reaches the temperature of the thermostat (e.g. 190° F) the thermostat opens and the cool coolant enters the water pump inlet to be circulated through the engine again, starting over at #1.
What kind of thermostat does a Chevy Silverado use?
A new Chevrolet Silverado thermostat from AutoZone keeps your truck performing like it should. Over time, Silverado thermostats become worn from repeated cycles or they get damaged from corrosion and rust. A defective thermostat prevents coolant from circulating through the engine block and leads to overheating.
Part of the reason I did it is because the truck seems to take forever to warm up to temp. 1999 Silverado (99-02 BS) 4×4 with the 5.3L. I have a Scangauge hooked up and get a digital temp readout (sorry for the metric units!) before my operating temp would get up to around 90 degrees C (~190F) but now it barely makes it to 70C (~160F).
Over time, Silverado thermostats become worn from repeated cycles or they get damaged from corrosion and rust. A defective thermostat prevents coolant from circulating through the engine block and leads to overheating. AutoZone has the products you need at the right prices.
When the coolant on the inside (engine side) of the thermostat reaches the temperature of the thermostat (e.g. 190° F) the thermostat opens and the cool coolant enters the water pump inlet to be circulated through the engine again, starting over at #1.
