Outlander 2WD V6-3.0L (6B31) (2007)
Thermostat: Testing and Inspection
THERMO VALVE CHECK
1. Obtain a container filled with water and place the thermo valve in it with a stick (approximately 6 mm in diameter) inserted. Gradually warm up
the water while stirring, and check that the thermo valve opening temperature is within the standard value. The stick rises when the thermo valve
opens.
Standard value: 75 ± 1.5°C (167 ± 34.7°F)
2. Warm up the water to the full-open temperature of the thermo valve, and check that the valve lift amount is within the standard value.
Standard value: Full-open temperature 88°C (190°F)
Valve lift amount when it is fully opened: 3 mm or higher
NOTE: Measure the height of the fully closed valve in advance, and then measure the valve height at fully open temperature to calculate the lift
amount.