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If a thermostat in a vehicle's engine stuck open what will happen to the engine?
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∙ 12y ago
If the thermostat is stuck open, the engine will be slow to warm and may not reach normal operating temperature. As a result, performance of the heater will be poor. Fuel economy will probably deteriorate. And the vehicle may fail emissions testing (if this is required where you live). Furthermore, engine wear may be accelerated in the long term. For all of these reasons, if a thermostat is stuck open, it should be replaced as soon as possible.
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What will the engine do if the thermostat in the vehicles engine stuck open?
It will run cooler, be inefficient and wear more quickly.
A stuck thermostat usually has the following symptom?
Overheating if stuck closed, no engine heat if stuck open.
Why does sable engine run cold?
Stuck open thermostat.
How do you know when to change your thermostat on a 1995 camaro z28 LT1?
A thermostat can be stuck open or closed. If the engine runs to cool it is stuck open. If the engine is running hot it is stuck closed. If you don't have these problems you should'nt have to change it.
How do you know if your thermostat is shot?
If the engine is overheating, the thermostat is stuck closed. If the heater is not putting out enough hot air the thermostat is stuck open. Change the thermostat as a normal part of maintenance when changing coolant.
If you replace the thermostat in an Oldsmobile EightyEight and the engine leaks what could that be?
The piston or spring on the thermostat could be stuck.
Why isn't engine heating up?
The thermostat is stuck open or missing.
What can result from a stuck closed thermostat?
A stuck closed thermostat can lead to severe overheating which can lead to severe engine damage which then leads to big money for repairs.
Why does your ford van engine will not warm up?
Thermostat is stuck open. Replace it.
Why does the thermostat light stay on in the Kia while the engine is running?
Your KIA is either low on anti freeze or the thermostat is stuck and your engine is not operating at the correct temperature.
How do you know if the thermostat went out in a Chrysler lebaron?
If the thermostat is stuck open, the engine will never warm up to proper temperature.
What are the symptoms of a bad thermostat in a sonoma pickup?
If it is stuck closed, the engine will overheat. If it is stuck open, the engine will take a long time to reach operating temp.
