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The problem of a clogged heater core, oddly enough, comes up in the winter. If we have not taken too much care of the cooling system during the warm season, most likely we will have to deal with the cold air from the heater at the first frosts. However, there is a simple, reliable and inexpensive way to clean the heater core from dirt and scale.
Is it cold in the cabin? Is the antifreeze not warming up in the Ford Focus 2? Is the heater blowing cold? A well-known story. With the advent of cold weather, many owners of the second-generation Ford Focus complain about slow heating up of the cabin and cold radiator. Certainly, if it is -35 ˚C, it is one thing. But when at normal winter temperature of 10-15 degrees of frost the cabin is heated up to half an hour, it is time to check the cooling system, and it is worth it. Thermostat, heater radiator, control electronics, air lock – all of these can easily become the cause of the cold in the cabin. Replacing the thermostat on a Ford Focus 2 will fix the situation 80% of the time.
It is well known that diesel engines warm-up very lazily in winter. Especially modern, with a complex cooling system. Such as the 2.0 TDI CR CFGB diesel with robotic DSG6 transmission. This tandem is most often installed on the Octavia A5, Golf 6, Superb, and a lot of other VAG models. If the engine warms up badly and for a long time, it may not be the main thermostat that is to blame.
Suzuki Grand Vitara cars with 1.6-liter M16A and 2-liter J20A engines are deservedly considered one of the most reliable and durable. Minor troubles, such as a broken thermostat and some other problems in the cooling system, are easily fixed. How to change the thermostat for a Suzuki Grand Vitara 1.6- and 2.0 liter, which one is better to install, and we will find out all the details of the replacement right now.
