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The function of a car thermostat is to ensure that coolant gets to the radiator when it should. It blocks the coolant from reaching the radiator when the radiator is cold, and then lets it flow once it is heated up.

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Can your car function without a thermostat?

it can start but it won't go far as the engine will "explode" because of the increase of temperature. A thermostat regulates the temperature system of your car.. Usually the engine will run too cold with out a thermostat. That will hurt the efficiency of the engine.


Is car thermostat necessary in a tropical temperature?

is car thermostat necessary in a tropicalize car?


How can you tell wheather the radiator or the thermostat is not working because my car has a very serious problem with it overheating?

Take your thermostat out and put everything back together, run your car without a thermostat... If your car no longer overheats, replace your thermostat.


Would the thermostat cause the car not to start in a 2001 Monte Carlo?

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Why does the temperature gauge on your car fluctuate?

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Why would a car thermostat jump around?

Must be sticking, replace the thermostat.


Can a car overheat with a stuck open thermostat?

Usually the car would run cool, unless the thermostat is stuck partially open.


How do one change the thermostat on Chevy car?

One can change the thermostat on a Chevy car by draining the coolant and disconnecting the upper radiator hose. The thermostat housing is then unbolted, the old thermostat removed, and a new unit placed in the housing.


What is the function of the Thermostat?

the thermostat is a water/coolant flow regulator using pressure or heat from the water/coolant to open itself and let water circulate. when the thermostat gets stuck (won't open/close normally), the car's engine will overheat, usually will get replaced (if you go to a certified mechanic) or will be removed and not replaced (if you go to an uncertified McGiber type mechanic), although this does not affect your car in a negative way.


What is the function of a thermostat transformer in a heating and cooling system?

The function of a thermostat transformer in a heating and cooling system is to convert the standard voltage from the electrical system into a lower voltage that can be safely used by the thermostat to control the heating and cooling equipment.


What is the purpose of the blue wire on a thermostat?

The purpose of the blue wire on a thermostat is to connect the thermostat to the air conditioning system for controlling and regulating the cooling function.


What is the purpose of the orange wire in a thermostat?

The purpose of the orange wire in a thermostat is to connect to the heat pump, allowing the thermostat to control the heating function of the system.