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Re: thermostat stuck open = problems? 200 86

posted by  someone claiming to be Jason Kneier on  Wed Nov 22 04:19 CST 2000 [RELATED]

By not reaching operating temp you cause a little more wear & tear (negligible in the short term) due to colder oil, etc... and you'll likely burn more fuel if the engine stays cool/cold.

Replacing the thermostat is a 5-minute operation. You probably wouldn't have any problems if you didn't, but why take a chance?





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