Do repeated short trips in city driving conditions like Karachi o r Lahore cause more wear on the Changan Kalams thermostat?

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Do repeated short trips in city driving conditions like Karachi o r Lahore cause more wear on the Changan Kalams thermostat?

Constant heating and cooling cycles might affect durability. Should there be stronger components for urban use?

Qalb E Momin asked on 18 Jun 2025 18:11:51 pm

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Car Mechanic Expert - on 18 Jun 2025 18:15:45 pm

✅ Yes — short trips worsen wear.

Reason: Continuous heat-cool cycles in stop-and-go traffic

Impact: Frequent opening/closing of the thermostat weakens the internal wax actuator

Long-term effect: Reduced thermostat lifespan ~30,000–40,000 km instead of 70,000+

💡 Suggestion: Use heavy-duty thermostats if vehicle is used for daily short-haul commercial driving.