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To control the flow of coolant in the engine, so the temp will reach normal operating range

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Q: What is the purpose for the thermostat in your car?
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Is car thermostat necessary in a tropical temperature?

is car thermostat necessary in a tropicalize car?


What is the purpose of a car thermostat?

To let the engine warm up by closing flow of coolant. When operating temperature is reached the thermostat pops open allowing full flow of coolant. Totally necessary in winter !


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?

no, the thermostat would have nothing to do with the car not starting.


Why does the temperature gauge on your car fluctuate?

The temperature gauge on a car fluctuates because the car's thermostat is opening and closing. The gauge goes up when the thermostat closes and the gauge goes down when the thermostat opens.


What is the purpose of a thermostat on a heat pump?

The purpose of a thermostat on a running heat pump is to be able to determine the temperature the pump is operating at. This is used for regulating the heats needed.


Why would a car thermostat jump around?

Must be sticking, replace the thermostat.


The element in a thermostat that is sensitive to temperature changes is what?

In a car thermostat the element is wax


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.


If you have got a 190 degree thermosat in your car if you put a 180 degree thermostat in it will the car run cooler?

Thermostat will open sooner car may not necessarily run cooler


Why cant get the heater to work in the car?

You could have a problem with your thermostat in the car.