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the engine will take longer to get to normal operating temp. and the water temp could fluctuate while driving
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If a thermostat in a vehicle's engine stuck open what will happen to the engine?
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.
Can bad thermostat make server engine soon light come on?
This depends on the vehicle. If the thermostat is stuck open the engine won't get to the proper operating temperature which could trigger the MIL (check engine light).
Why does sable engine run cold?
Stuck open thermostat.
If a thermostat in a vehicle engine is stuck open the engine will?
the engine will never fully warm up, and will not produce heat to the cab area for very long during cold weather
A stuck thermostat usually has the following symptom?
Overheating if stuck closed, no engine heat if stuck open.
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.
Why isn't engine heating up?
The thermostat is stuck open or missing.
Why does the temp gauge read low when the motor is warm and the thermostat is open?
The thermostat is probably stuck open, even when the engine is cold.
Can a stuck open thermostat cause a loss of antifreeze?
yes if your vehicle over heats
Why does your ford van engine will not warm up?
Thermostat is stuck open. Replace it.
What happens when thermastat is stuck open?
If the thermostat in a vehicle sticks open the engine will not reach proper operating temperature. The open thermostat will prevent the car's heater from giving much or any heat during cold winter driving and will also cause the engine to use more fuel than normal.
What will the engine do if the thermostat in the vehicles engine stuck open?
It will run cooler, be inefficient and wear more quickly.
