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Generally they don't "bust". They stick open or closed usually from wear. If the thermostat sticks open the engine is slow to warm up and gives you poor heat from the heater. If the thermostat sticks closed the engine overheats quickly and can cause serious damage. The weather doesn't have any effect on the thermostat however, if the there isn't sufficient antifreeze protection and the coolant freezes the engine will overheat quickly and can cause serious damage much like a stuck closed thermostat. Generally a 50/50 mix of clean water and antifreeze will protect the system to -34 degrees F. Have the coolant tested if your not sure.
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Why would a 1988 Mercedes Benz 300E run hot if the radiator and thermostat has been replaced?
Is the thermostat in backwards??? it depend on where u live hot or cold weather... german cars are made for cooler weather... this will efect the way ur car will run
Can a bad thermostat cause your car to run cold?
If stuck open the car will run cold. If stuck closed the car will run hot.
My car is blowing out cold air not hot when the heater is on.?
You need to change your thermostat in the car.
Why does the car stall when cold?
There are a few reasons why a car might stall when cold. The car might just be stiff from the cold weather.
Why does car heater get cold at high rpm?
open or missing thermostat
What happens when you put coolant into a Malibu without running the car?
When the car is cold the thermostat is closed. When the thermostat is closed the coolant does not circulate or get in to the engine block.
Do you need to warm your car?
if you are in cold weather you do.
Why would a thermostat run hot and the car heater blow cold air?
Insufficient amount of coolant or thermostat not opening
When a car thermostat does not work properly can this make your car surge when you go to acclerate if heater is on full blast in a cold car?
No
Why does a car overheat in cold weather?
The engine produces heat no matter the weather. The cooling system must have a problem such as a bad thermostat, bad fan clutch, plugged radiator, missing radiator shroud or low on coolant because of a leak somewhere.
What does antifreeze do for your car?
It stops your car from freezing and not starting up in cold weather
Why would my car be warmed up then go cold will driving?
you need a new thermostat
