Mercedes Thermostat




Mercedes Thermostat--Keeping the heat at bay

Heating the engine up at will and keeping the temperature at bay is what the Mercedes Thermostat can do.

The Mercedes thermostat is a vital part of your vehicle’s cooling system. It serves as the temperature regulator that controls and maintains a manageable temperature level to suffice inside the engine system. It operates depending on the coolant temperatures but some vehicles are equipped with computer-controlled thermostats that are controlled by the vehicle’s powertrain control module (PCM). It can be mounted towards the top of the engine particularly in the outlet going through the radiator. In some vehicle designs, it is located towards the bottom and near the inlet of the engine.

Thermostats have basically rating degrees that indicates its typical maintained cooling system temperature. It works by staying closed and allow the coolant to circulate just within the engine when the engine is cold. It permits the coolant in the engine to warm up quickly. When the coolant turns warm, it causes the valve in the thermostat to partially open allowing some of the coolant to flow out to the radiator and back to the engine. As the engine continuous to warm, the thermostat opens relatively to the heat of the coolant and the process continues. As the engine reaches its peak temperature, the thermostat fully opens allowing the coolant to flow more freely into the radiator and back to the engine. This way, a well maintained temperature is achieved allowing a desirable operating range for the engine.

Since the Mercedes thermostat is a critical part of your vehicle’s cooling system, it proper condition must always be ensured. Its failure can lead to various symptoms and problems including overheating, low heater output, increases fuel consumption, knocking when accelerating and low temperature gauge readings. Also a defective thermostat can give you poor emissions.

In order to check if your thermostat is operating properly, have it inspected by a qualified service technician. And if a defect is determined, replacing it is the best solution in restoring its functionality in your vehicle.



Behr Mercedes Thermostat - Mercedes 300CD

Mercedes Thermostat Fits: 1978 - 1981 Mercedes 300CD Thermostat
Brand: Behr Thermostat
Description: 80 degree

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Behr Mercedes Benz Thermostat - Mercedes Benz 240D

Mercedes Thermostat Fits: 1977 - 1983 Mercedes Benz 240D Thermostat
Brand: Behr Thermostat
Description: 80 degree

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Stant Mercedes Benz Thermostat - Mercedes Benz 240D

Fits: 1974 - 1983 Mercedes Benz 240D Thermostat
Brand: Stant Thermostat
Description: STANT REGULAR ENGINE COOLANT THERMOSTAT -- Original Equipment Replacement

Fit Note: 176 Degree

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Stant Mercedes Benz Thermostat - Mercedes Benz E300

Fits: 1998 - 1998 Mercedes Benz E300 Thermostat
Brand: Stant Thermostat
Description: STANT REGULAR ENGINE COOLANT THERMOSTAT -- Original Equipment Replacement

Fit Note: 176 Degree

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