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Is it safe to remove and keep out your thermostat in a dodge spirit Car overheats constantly and was told to remove the thermostat altogether Just want to know if this is a safe fix?
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∙ 15y ago
The short answer is, not really. If your thermostat is faulty, you should replace it with a new one, and if it has already been replaced, then there is another problem with your car somewhere else. Possibly a blocked radiator or a failing headgasket. The longer answer is, leaving the thermostat out entirely reduces the pressure that your cooling system operates at. This decreases the temperature at which the coolant boils and can cause bubbles of air in the coolant at the hottest places in the engine. These bubbles then act as a thermal insulator which makes those hot parts of the engine even hotter. But your temperature guage will still be showing 'normal' temperatures. If the engine runs hot in one particular area, it can damage the piston rings eventually causing the car to smoke, burn oil, and eventually cause total engine failure.
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Try these and if you find a symptom repost questoin : 1. Check coolant level 2. Ensure fan shroud is intact 3. Remove thermostat (then see if it overheats) 4. Ensure fan(s) are turning on and/or fan clutches are in proper working condition
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