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Will a 160 degree thermostat keep a engine cooler than a 180 degree thermostat?
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∙ 13y ago
That depends a lot on your cooling system....radiator, fan, water pump etc. If your car is overheating from a bad head gasket or bad radiator, pump....whatever, then there's not much that is going to keep it from overheating until you have it fixed. Keep in mind that if your vehicle is computer controlled they are not designed to operate with the engine that cool. It will mess up all the settings and the car will run rich and use a ton of fuel. There are aftermarket programs and chips available to compensate for this however.
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Could a missing thermostat cause the engine to overheat?
Yes, with out the thermostat, the coolant can circulate to fast to effectively absorb and transfer any heat. Updated answer, The thermostat is to keep the engine running at a factory set predetermined temperature, without the thermostat the engine should run cooler.
Is it better to keep th thermostat at 60 degree or 40 degree?
It is your choice, depending on the problem.
Would a lower degree thermostat help to keep a Chevy 350 run cooler?
Yes, given that there aren't other issues with the cooling system. Is the fan in good shape? Is the fan shroud in good shape, or even there at all? Has the cooling system been flushed recently? If all of these things are in good working order, then yes, a 160 degree thermostat will obviously run cooler than a 195 degree thermostat will. One more question... Is the radiator big enough? That is the next question after you have eliminated possible problems with everything else.
How do you keep your car cooler during summer?
Your Engine or your Cabin?
Is it better to keep the thermostat 60 degree or 40 degree?
It depends on where the thermostat is: in a fridge, in a room, in a jacuzzi.It depends on where the thermostat is: in a fridge, in a room, in a jacuzzi.It depends on where the thermostat is: in a fridge, in a room, in a jacuzzi.It depends on where the thermostat is: in a fridge, in a room, in a jacuzzi.
What is the purpose of a thermostat in an engine?
to keep engine warm faster n regulate heat to radiator
What is the normal engine temperature 1997 buick park avenue 3.8?
My 1992 PA with a 3.8 engine has a a 195 degree thermostat. This causes the normal engine temperature to be about 205 degrees. The pressure cap will keep the fluid from boiling up to about 240 degrees.
How can you keep car temp down but get heat?
Change the thermostat to a lower degree stat, example, a 195 to a 180 or a 180 to a 160. Keep in mind that some vehicles require a 195 stat for the electronics to operate the engine properly.
Do you need to have a thermostat?
Yes you definitely need a thermostat to keep engine from overheating + or overcool,g especially in cold weather.
Can you run a Chevy 350 without thermostat?
yesAdditional answer:You can, but shouldn't and don't need to. The thermostat is designed to keep the engine operating at a certain temperature. This temperature has been proven to make your engine run more efficiently, more power, better gas mileage, longer life, etc. If you live in a climate that has cold winters, this thermostat is part of what makes your heater work.If removing the thermostat in order to help the engine run cooler in the event of overheating, you've got a different problem. A stuck thermostat will cause your engine to overheat, having a properly working thermostat will not. If your car has a new thermostat and still overheats-you've got a different problem.A new thermostat for most cars is less than $15.
What isthermostat of hilux toyota?
The thermostat opens and closes to keep the engine running at the optimum temperature range. A properly operating thermostat also keep the engine coolant hat enough to heat the passenger compartment in wintertime.
Do you need a thermostat in a car in the summer?
yes because it will keep you cool in the summer and in winter keep your self warm A thermostat is a necessity in a modern engine. Its job is to block the flow of coolant to the radiator until the engine has warmed up. When the engine is cold, no coolant flows through the engine. Once the engine reaches its operating temperature (generally about 200 degrees F, 95 degrees C), the thermostat opens. By letting the engine warm up as quickly as possible, the thermostat reduces engine wear, deposits and emissions. Leave the thermostat in the engine all year round.
