Where is the thermostat located in the Chevrolet Malibu XL?

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The thermostat in the Chevrolet Malibu XL is located on the rear side of the engine, installed at the upper water outlet of the engine cooling system. The working principle of the thermostat is as follows: when the coolant temperature is below the specified value, the refined paraffin inside the thermostat's temperature-sensing body remains solid, and the thermostat valve, under the action of the spring, closes the passage between the engine and the radiator. The coolant then returns to the engine via the water pump, initiating a small circulation within the engine. The Chevrolet Malibu XL has body dimensions of 4933mm in length, 1854mm in width, and 1472mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2829mm. In terms of power, the vehicle offers a choice between a 1.5T turbocharged engine and a 2.5L naturally aspirated engine. The 1.5T engine delivers a maximum power of 125KW and a maximum torque of 252NM, while the 2.5L engine provides a maximum power of 147KW and a maximum torque of 253NM.