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Yes. If stuck closed the car will overheat. If stuck open the car will never warm up properly and the oil will slowly turn to sludge.
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Would a bad thermostat cause overheating in 1997 ford probe?
Yes a bad thermostat would cause overheating in any car. A thermostat regulates the temperature.
Will a bad thermostat cause your car to over heat?
Yes
Will a bad thermostat cause a car to die and not start back up?
Not usually. But it will cause it to overheat. What kind of car?
Will a bad thermostat cause a car to lose acceleration?
By itself, the thermostat would have to be stuck closed causing a severe overheat condition to cause a loss of power.
What will cause the water to not flow freely and the car overheat?
A bad thermostat, or in rare cases, a bad water pump.
Can a bad thermostat cause your car to run cold?
If stuck open the car will run cold. If stuck closed the car will run hot.
How does a car act with a bad thermostat?
If the thermostat is stuck in the CLOSED position, the vehicle will overheat and may cause a lot of damage. If it is stuck in the OPEN positin, the vehicle may not reach normal operating temperature and the heater may only blow warm or cold air.
Can a bad thermostat cause the heat to blow cold air?
Yes, and it can also make your car to over heat
Can a bad knock sensor cause your car to shutoff?
yes, it is protecting the motor from damage.
What cause a car engine to get hot two resons?
timing is wrong, coolant leak, bad radiator or thermostat, head gasket....
What happens when your thermostat goes bad?
When a thermostat goes bad in a vehicle, it can make your car overheat. It can also make it t where you do not have any heat inside your car.
Would the thermostat cause the car not to start in a 2001 Monte Carlo?
no, the thermostat would have nothing to do with the car not starting.
