Mazda RX-8 Thermostat replacement
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Mazda RX-8 Thermostat replacement
When do Mazda RX-8 thermostats need to be replaced?
A car's thermostat is part of the Mazda RX-8's cooling system, the thermostat regulates the engine’s operating temperature and flow of coolant circulation through the engine.
It keeps your Mazda RX-8's engine at the optimum running temperature so the engine has time to warm up on startup and also cool down when it is hot.
The thermostat is a valve that opens and closes to allow or deny coolant flow. When a thermostat fails it can get stuck open or closed. This can cause the engine to overheat.
Mazda RX-8 thermostats can fail due to a defect, old age, overheating, and sludge buildup. If it does malfunction it can lead to serious problems and should be replaced as soon as an issue is detected.