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An engine needs a thermostat in order to maintain a stable operating temperature. Because of thermal expansion, the fit between various engine components changes with temperature. Therefore, an engine is designed such that this fit between components is optimal at normal operating temperature. Also, the ECU in modern, fuel injected engines requires the engine to be sufficiently warm before closed loop mode can commence. Until then, it runs rich, which would waste gas and increase emissions if run this way for extended periods. And finally, if the oil does not reach a sufficiently high temperature during operation, contaminants such as unburned gasoline will build up rather than evaporating away and being burned off in the engine. This will decrease the ability of the oil to lubricate. For all these reasons, it is NOT recommended that the thermostat of an engine be removed in order to prevent overheating. If an engine is overheating, the actual cause of the overheating should be found and addressed.
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Do you need to jack up the engine to change the thermostat in a Mercury Villager?
Not needed as the thermostat is on top of the engine on the right.
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.
Where is Diagram for 1993 Nissan pickup thermostat?
Need to know your engine size in order to anwer your thermostat problems.
Do 8 cylinder diesel trucks need a thermostat?
If, by "thermostat" you mean the radiator flow valve that controls engine coolant temperature, yes. All liquid cooled engines need such a thermostat.
Thermostat location in a 98 silverado?
Just follow the top radiator hose to the engine and you will see where it clamps onto the thermostat housing. Just remove that housing and the thermostat will be under it, Will need to drain engine coolant down alittle, Do it when engine is cold.
Where is the thermostat located on a 2002 Chevy Cavalier 2.2 engine?
The thermostat on a Chevy 2.2 engine should be located under the top hose inlet. The top hose as well as the inlet need to be removed to get to the thermostat.
Do you need a thermostaic in radiator?
The thermostat is generally found in the engine where the coolant exits the engine block before it gets to the radiator. And yes, a thermostat is necessary for todays engines.
Why do you need a thermostat in your car?
A thermostat can prevent overheating on the engine, air-conditioning, by signaling such occurences through warning sounds.
Do a Toyota Camry need a thermostat in the summer time?
Yes, not that you will often need the heat, but the engine is designed to operate at a thermostat controlled temperature summer or winter.
Where is the thermostat located and how do you replace it on a 1999 Plymouth Voyager?
Need to know which engine you have.
Where is thermostat located 1995 Mercedes Benz s500 thermostat replacement?
The thermostat should be located in the top radiator hose inlet at the engine. The hose and inlet need to be removed to change the thermostat.
What kind of thermostat do you need for a Ford 390 engine?
Any Auto Parts store can provide you with this information when you buy a new thermostat.
