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Thermostat Replacement in Vantaa
A faulty thermostat leaves the engine either too cold or too hot — both shorten engine life.
If the engine won't reach normal operating temperature even on a long drive, the thermostat is stuck open.
Thermostat replacement pricing:
- Thermostat replacement – from €220
- Coolant renewal at the same time – 90 €
- Modern electronic thermostat – from €310
- New gasket and bolt set – included
- Temperature and pressure testing – included
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Thermostat replacement
Price includes the thermostat, gasket and fill. Coolant renewal is recommended at the same time if the fluid is over 4 years old.
from220 €
When a thermostat needs replacing
The thermostat is the cooling system's thermal valve, keeping the engine at its optimum temperature (usually 88–95 °C). When cold the thermostat is closed and coolant circulates only inside the engine, warming it up faster. Once warm, the thermostat opens and lets coolant flow through the radiator. When it fails, it can get stuck either open (engine never warms up) or closed (engine overheats). A stuck-open thermostat leads to excessive fuel consumption, poor cabin heating in winter and carbon build-up in the engine. A stuck-closed thermostat leads to rapid overheating: the temperature gauge shoots up, the expansion tank may vent steam and the head gasket is at risk. In both cases replacement is a quick and affordable job compared to the consequences.
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Why does a thermostat jam?
Inside the thermostat is a wax pellet that expands as temperature rises, pushing the valve open. This mechanism wears over time, especially if there are impurities or rust sediment in the coolant. The most common causes of failure are coolant neglect — aged fluid no longer protects the thermostat's metal parts from corrosion — and high pressures in the cooling system caused by slight head gasket leaks allowing combustion gas into the system. Preventive thermostat replacement around every 150 000 km or at coolant changes is a cost-effective measure.
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