I have a '98 Camry, LE V6. Mileage is 103k.
Should I go ahead and replace the thermostat? I might be going on a long distance trip.
Water pump was replaced at 90k, along with timing belt.
Thank you.
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18 years ago
Replacing thermostat?
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18 years ago
Mines a '96 with the original t/stat. They have been known to fail, but its relatively rare.
I'd do it the next coolant change.
Jason
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18 years ago
If the thermostat were to fail (unlikely in the first place) it most likely would fail in the open position. That's not a problem in the summertime, especially when your proposed distance driving will allow the car to fully warm up even with the open thermostat.
I'd wait until it fails.