Jan 16, 2011 by IKE | Posted in Maintenance & Repairs
Three automotive technicians are discussing the operation of the thermostat in the cooling system. Technician A says that when a thermostat is stuck open, it causes an engine to overheat. Technician B says that if a thermostat is stuck open, the engine
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If your thermostat is stuck open the coolant will constantly circulate through the block and radiator and retain a very cool running temp Your heater might not work. If it was stuck closed it would run extremely hot because the
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