Operation CHARM: Car repair manuals for everyone.
Manuals through 2025 now available!

Our trusted friends have launched a new website named LEMON, which has newer manuals. It also contains all the CHARM manuals.

LEMON is the spiritual successor to CHARM, I recommend you try it!

Link: lemon-manuals.la or lemon-manuals.org.ua

(Some people have issue connecting. LEMON is investigating. For now, use Firefox or change your DNS server)

Or, hide this message: temporarily or permanently

Thermostat: Testing and Inspection

THERMOSTAT INSPECTION
1. Inspect the thermostat for the following.

Warning: During inspection, the thermostat and water are extremely hot and they can cause burns. Do not touch the thermostat and water.





- The valve should not open under normal temperature.
- Opening temperature and valve lift
- If there is malfunction, replace the thermostat.