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A stuck closed thermostat can lead to severe overheating which can lead to severe engine damage which then leads to big money for repairs.
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Why radiator not circulation temp gauge rising?
Stuck closed thermostat. Replace the thermostat.
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.
Is your thermostat stuck closed?
If it was stuck closed the engine would overheat soon after starting up, probably within 10 minutes.
Can a blown thermostat cause a blown gasket?
yes if its stuck closed.
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.
What happens when thermostat goes out?
If it's stuck open, no heat. If it's stuck closed, over heat.
What causes the 1993 Lexus es 300 to overheat?
Thermostat is stuck closed.
Water pump not circulating coolant?
If the pump is not circulating coolant insure that the thermostat is not stuck closed. If the thermostat is ok then the pump will have to be replaced.
Can a stuck thermostat cause a temp gauge not to work?
yes if the thermostat is stuck open the gauge will read low the water or antifreeze will flow straight through the engine and radiater if it is stuck closed it will over heat your car
How do you know if your thermostat is stuck?
If the stat is stuck open,your car will slowly overheat and not reach normal operating temperature, if it is stuck closed it will overheat very quickly.
Why does the temp gauge stay in the hot position?
Could be, low on coolant (a leak in the system), a stuck closed thermostat, a faulty temp gauge sending unit, a bad head gasket or cracked head (worst case scenario).
