Thermostat

punkrockscreech · Post by **punkrockscreech** » Mon Jul 04, 2011 4:01 pm

Is it safe to run a car with a thermostat stuck open (so its running cold)?

Cheers
Steve.

SFLee · Post by **SFLee** » Mon Jul 04, 2011 4:16 pm

yep, it just mean it take longer to warm up

if it struck close then it will over heat

Marf · Post by **Marf** » Mon Jul 04, 2011 4:16 pm

Not really no. Running cold constantly will cause the ECU will over fuel constantly and the oil will not get up to temp.

SFLee · Post by **SFLee** » Mon Jul 04, 2011 6:24 pm

your engine will not be cold

thermostat close during car startup
once it warm up it open to allow water to go radiator to cool down
(after that it usually remain open)

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