The engine will overheat violently, serious damage can occur if you continue to run the engine.
If it's stuck open, no heat. If it's stuck closed, over heat.
If it's stuck open-nothing. If it's stuck closed (more likely) no circulation & overheating. At least they are cheap.
A stuck closed thermostat can lead to severe overheating which can lead to severe engine damage which then leads to big money for repairs.
Stuck closed thermostat. Replace the thermostat.
Overheating if stuck closed, no engine heat if stuck open.
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.
If it was stuck closed the engine would overheat soon after starting up, probably within 10 minutes.
yes if its stuck closed.
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.
Thermostat is stuck closed.
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.
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