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can a stuck thormostat affect your engine proformance and if yes what are the signs

Submitted: 648 days ago.
Category: Car
Value: $15
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2001 Ford expedition 5.4

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If it sticks open the engine runs too cool and the computer will set a code. It will also richen up so fuel mileage will suffer and you may get a little black smoke. If it sticks closed it will overheat-badly and quickly.

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Expert: Ted G.
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Answered: 6/10/2008

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