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It won't 'blow' your engine to run it without a thermostat. However, it could accelerate wear on the engine over the long term. Also, fuel economy and heater performance will generally deteriorate. Simply put, engines are designed to be run at a certain temperature. For this reason, it is always best to run an engine with the proper thermostat. If your engine is overheating, then the cause of the overheating should be found and addressed rather than trying a band-aid fix such as removing the thermostat.
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Montana engine light on and no temperature on gauge?
You either are very low on coolant or the engine thermostat may be stuck open. Remove the thermostat and check it. These engines have a propensity to blow intake and head gaskets. Look for coolant in the crankcase as well. It will show up as a milky white oil.
Why would cold air blow out when you turn on the heater?
engine not warm, low coolant, or stuck thermostat
Will having no oil i mean bone dry blow your engine?
Yes, running an engine with out oil will damage it.
What would cause the heater on a 1997 Grand Am Gt to not warm up completely and only blow slightly warm air?
It could be the thermostat on the engine. If the engine does not warm up adequately the heater will never blow hot air.
What would cause your 2001 dodge truck to blow warm air on high heat?
in most cases your engine thermostat is stuck oped not allowing your engine to warm up fully. a new thermostat and gasket is usually under $10.00
Why wont a car blow any air but you can hear it click when you turn it on I just had the thermostat replaced and the heat worked Now it wont blow air at all?
If you are talking about the thermostat in your engine, the two have nothing to do with eachother. If there is no air at all coming out the vents, I suggest it is your blower motor.
Why does the heater blow cold and temperature gauge stays on cold on a 1994 Chrysler LeBaron?
Most likely cause is a failed engine thermostat.
Your 1997 SC1 Saturn heater works but does not blow hot enough what could be wrong?
Sticking thermostat could cause this. If the thermostat is stuck open, it never gives the engine a chance to fully heat the coolant. Follow the top radiator hose to the engine, remove the hose and remove what it hooks to and there's your thermostat.
1999 intrigue wont blow out any heat from vents?
thermostat may be stuck open so engine doesn't get hot enough to blow warm air. Had the same problem on a Taurus once
Can a bad thermostat make ac blow hot air?
No. The thermostat is not likely to be the cause.
Why does the engine get hot too fast and the heater blow cold air in a 98 Mystic 2.5L V6?
Flush,Clean or change the heater core u need to replace engine thermostat
Why does your 1998 ford V10 not blow heat out?
Does the truck get warm or hot engine temp.) If not or it takes a while then your thermostat is bad....cost like 10-25 buck for the t-stat. If the trucks engine doesn't get hot or warm in a quick time frame then your thermostat is bad.
