Jun 2010 21

Nissan Dealers in MA Can Fix Your Failed Thermostat

When in need of scheduled maintenance, Nissan dealers MA are a great choice for your vehicle. If you notice that your Nissan is not getting up to its normal operating temperature, or that it is regularly overheating, a used Nissan vehicles dealership may need to install a new thermostat in your car. The thermostat is a device that controls the flow of engine coolant through your engine and radiator. The thermostat lets the car warm up quickly and maintain a safe operating temperature. Your thermostat might need replacement if:

Your vehicle fails to warm up completely. If the thermostat fails in the open position, engine coolant flows around the engine before it is at normal operating temperature; in most cases, this keeps the engine from reaching its normal temperature. You could experience decreased fuel economy or notice that the car heat does not get warm.
Your vehicle overheats. If the thermostat is stuck closed, coolant is prevented from circulating around the engine. Your vehicle will reach its normal operating temperature as expected, but the temperature will rise until the engine overheats.

Contact one of the Nissan dealers in MA if your car or SUV exhibits either of these symptoms. The thermostat at your Boston Nissan dealer is an important fix, so contact a service advisor today for more information.