Try changing the themometer
drive it without coolant
yes
Yes
Not likely but possible.
thermostats problem my car did the same thing when mine went out
No, not an alternator itself. A slipping belt driving the alternator and the water pump could though.
no but if you try to run the car with the water pump out you could overheat your engine
It can if their is something wrong with the cooling system.
It will not cause the engine to overheat. You have another problem.
When a thermostat goes bad in a vehicle, it can make your car overheat. It can also make it t where you do not have any heat inside your car.
Yes, it could even make it completely ineffective. If it is in a car it can ruin gaskets, seals, or make your car overheat. Which can warp your the pistons in you car.
no, it will not