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Yes but, the engine will never reach operating temperature. Many of the thermoswitches won't function until the engine reaches operating temperature and also the heater will blow only warm air.
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Can you take a thermostat out of a car and drive?
Yes you can.
Can you drive your van if the thermostat is broken?
That depends. If the thermostat is stuck shut. the engine will overheat and damage can occur. If it is stuck open you can drive for a while without hurting anything, however. you may not get any heat and driveability problems may crop up because of misreadings of coolant temp sensor.
How do you reset p0128 Chevy Trailblazer?
Replace your thermostat. After 3 drive cycles without failure, the mil will turn off on its own. Or use a scantool.
Can 95 cirrus be driven without thermostat?
All cars can be driven without a thermostat. The thermostat is used to heat the car in winter by forcing the water temperature up.
Can you drive your 88 cutlass with out your thermostat?
Technically....yes. But this car is computer controlled and relies heavily on the engine reaching proper temperature. Without the thermostat it will not reach running temp, which is vital for fuel consumption, timing, and other system parameters.
How do you change the thermostat on a 1987 Chevy Astro?
Remove the water supply hose from your 1987 Chevy Astro thermostat housing. Remove the thermostat housing retaining bolts. Remove the old thermostat and drive in the new thermostat.
Can you remove a thermostat from a 2001 taurus for summer and drive till fall?
Yes It is not good to run any car without a thermostat. Initially the car will run too cold and use extra fuel as the choke will remain on, then it will overheat as the thermostat is needed to slow the flow of water through the radiator for it to cool effectively.
Can a car go without a thermostat I just removed the thermostat from by Ford explorer car so I just need to know if there are any effects to the engine?
yes you can drive it without thermostat the only thing is before winter you will want to replace it or your heater will not work ( also the engine will take longer to warm up , the gas mileage will suffer , the check engine light will probably come on etc . )
When taking of a 1986 Honda accord thermostat what can you replace it with?
Replace it with the exact same temperature thermostat as the one you removed. Do not run the engine without a thermostat. The thermostat is required to keep the engine running at the optimum temperature that will give the best performance and mileage. If it is overheating running it without a thermostat is not the solution.
Can accord operate without thermostat?
An Accord will run without a thermostat. But, it will not operate properly. The heat, fuel/air mixture, even the mileage depend on the thermostat keeping the engine in the correct temperature range.
Can you fix the thermostat in my 1997 Dodge Durango without buying a new on?
If the thermostat has failed it will need replaced.
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