Howdy!
New member, long time lurker.
Recently (last night) dealt with this issue on my Crown Vic last night. This is one of many other vehicles that I've addressed this problem on - It seems to me that this is relatively common, or at least more common than it was maybe 15-20 years ago.
Is it just me? For a while, I thought failing thermostats were a thing of the past. Especially when considering today's use long life coolants, and improved gasket technology (translating to less use of stop leaks and such). Or perhaps, it's just that coolant temp is monitored nowadays, making it seem like it's a more frequent problem?
Anyway, I know you guys are big advocates of pictures, so here's a few from last night. 2011 Crown Vic, 75k miles, religiously maintained by myself. I'm pleased with it's condition:
New member, long time lurker.
Recently (last night) dealt with this issue on my Crown Vic last night. This is one of many other vehicles that I've addressed this problem on - It seems to me that this is relatively common, or at least more common than it was maybe 15-20 years ago.
Is it just me? For a while, I thought failing thermostats were a thing of the past. Especially when considering today's use long life coolants, and improved gasket technology (translating to less use of stop leaks and such). Or perhaps, it's just that coolant temp is monitored nowadays, making it seem like it's a more frequent problem?
Anyway, I know you guys are big advocates of pictures, so here's a few from last night. 2011 Crown Vic, 75k miles, religiously maintained by myself. I'm pleased with it's condition: