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Engine Coolant Thermostat
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  • Volvo V50 Thermostat - 31319608
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    Volvo V50 Thermostat Part Number: 31319608

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    Product Specifications
    • Other Name: Engine Coolant Thermostat Kit; Thermostat
    • Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Volvo's factory warranty.
    Fits the following Vehicles:
    • 2005-2011 | 2.4i, i, T5, T5 R-Design | 5 Cyl 2.4 L GAS, 5 Cyl 2.5 L GAS

Volvo V50 Thermostat

The Volvo V50 Thermostat is the temperature control valve that allows or blocks the passage of coolant, ensuring that the motor warms up quickly but does not overheat during daily commutes. The Thermostat sits near the radiator, waiting until the coolant is cool enough, and then the wax-filled capsule of the device bursts and pushes a valve open, through which the cooler liquid flows through the radiator and back into the block, a basic mechanism that keeps the temperature needle in its optimal range to be both powerful and fuel-efficient. In the V50 production series, Volvo has primarily applied this robust mechanical wax-pellet Thermostat design since it responds predictably, has few moving components and requires minimal energy input to operate, although later Volvo model years have combined the same basic valve with additional electronic temperature sensors that relay information back to the control unit in the car to allow a narrower adjustment of the fuel-air mixture. The later units continue to rely on wax expansion to operate the valve, thus owners utilize the advantages of current-day monitoring without losing the time-tested mechanisms. Other major changes between the initial and updated models are a reduced opening temperature to minimise emissions at cold starts and a smaller housing, which enhances the flow of coolant. Irrespective of the year, the second Thermostat hallmark is fail-safe behavior, with a default to an open position in case the capsule ruptures, which ensures that the coolant continues flowing and protects the engine. Due to this considerate development, all Volvo compacts retain their calmness regardless of whether they are idling in traffic or ascending the mountain pass.

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Volvo V50 Thermostat Parts and Q&A

  • Volvo V50 Thermostat - 31319608 Thermostat Thermostat
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    Q: How does an aging thermostat affect water temperature regulation and what steps should be taken to assess and replace it on Volvo V50?
    A:
    As a thermostat ages, it can have a slower reaction time to changes in water temperature, which can cause it to get stuck in either the open or closed position, causing problems such as slow warm-up or rapid overheating. Before just concluding that it is the thermostat that has cause a cooling system problem it's important that you check the coolant level in the cooling system because if there is a leak or improper filling of the system there could be an air-lock. If the engine is slow to warm up, the thermostat may be stuck open, or it may be missing, with associated poor emissions and fuel economy results. If you have an engine that is running hot, but the Radiator top hose is not hot, the thermostat is probably stuck in the closed position, which means that coolant is not escaping to the radiator. On the other hand if the top hose is hot, coolant is flowing, indicating the thermostat is open. To test the thermostat's function, use a cold engine and measure the temperature at the radiator top hose as you monitor the coolant temperature gauge; the radiator hose should not be hot at first, but should heat up very quickly as the thermostat is opening. If the system does not function as expected, the thermostat should be taken off and tried. Make sure the engine is totally cold before you begin the removal process, which consists of emptying the cooling system and removing any necessary components such as the plastic engine cover and inlet manifold. For different engine models, the process involves disconnecting hoses, removing bolts and making sure to replace the thermostat with a new housing if faulty. Testing the thermostat includes heating water up to the temperature on the thermostat, making sure that the thermostat opens within two minutes, and making sure that the thermostat closes completely when the water cools. Refitting the thermostat involves reversing the removal procedure and replacing any gaskets or seals before topping up the cooling system.

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