WIS 20.10 Coolant Pump, Coolant Thermostat
Description - Coolant Thermostat
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Issues - Coolant Thermostat
- New thermostats only seem to last about 5 years and then start malfunctioning.
- Thermostats commonly gets fatigued with time and no longer maintain the engine at the correct operating temperature.
- A fatigued thermostat also takes much longer for the vehicle to warm up from cold resulting in unnecessary engine wear and higher fuel consumption.
- Thermostats often remain permanently stuck open.
- Some thermostats remain stuck closed, evidenced by an overheating engine.
Part Number - Coolant Thermostat
- Reference: WIS WDB220175 (S500L) and engine M113 960
- A 112 203 02 75 (Replaces A 112 200 00 15)
Specification - Coolant Thermostat
The engine coolant thermostat specified opening temperature is 87°C.
Comparison of Old and New Thermostats - Coolant Thermostat
DIY Procedures - Coolant Thermostat
DIY Mesurements - Coolant Thermostat
Version 01 posted 2012-04-27: http://www.benzworld.org/forums/w220-s-class/1649584-s500-new-thermostat-compared-original.html
DIY Replace - Coolant Thermostat
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