🚗 Essential Engine Component: Coolant Thermostat

The thermostat in your vehicle's cooling system is a critical component that ensures optimal engine temperature is maintained. This small, yet pivotal part regulates the flow of coolant from the engine to the radiator. It opens and closes based on the engine's temperature, allowing more or less coolant to flow through, which helps in sustaining a balanced engine temperature.

🔧 How It Works

The thermostat senses the engine temperature through a wax-filled chamber. Once the engine reaches a specific temperature, the wax expands, moving a rod that opens the valve, permitting coolant circulation. Conversely, when the engine cools down, the wax contracts, closing the valve to restrict coolant flow.

⚠️ Consequences of a Malfunctioning Thermostat

If the thermostat fails, it can lead to two critical issues: overheating or overcooling. An open position will cause overcooling, reducing engine efficiency and increasing emissions. Conversely, a closed position leads to overheating, which may result in severe engine damage or failure.

📋 Compatible Car Models

• Ml/Gle 350
• S 400 Hybrid/H
• E 300
• Glk 350
• S350 Cgi 4Matic
• C 300 Cgi / C 300
• R 350 4Matic
• C 350 4Matic
• Slk 350
• Cls 350 Cgi
• Ml 300 4Matic
• C 300 Cgi 4Matic / C 300 4Matic
• C 350 Cgi / C 350
• S350 Cgi
• E 350 Blue Efficiency
• Glk 350 Cgi 4Matic
• C 350 Cgi 4Matic / C 350 4Matic
• E 400 L Hybrid / H
• Sl 350
• E 350 4Matic Blue Efficiency
• C 350
• E 300 Blue Efficiency
• Gl/Gls 400 4Matic
• Cls 300
• E 350
• E 350 4Matic
• Cls 350
• E 400 Hybrid / H
• E300 4Matic
• Ml/Gle 400
• Glk 300 4Matic
• Ml/Gle 350 4Matic