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Re: Is it wrong to run an engine without a thermostate? WE b OLD #1515269 08/31/2023 1:53 AM
Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 1,922 Long Island P panic 'Bolter
panic 'Bolter P Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 1,922 Long Island	52Carl got it. The worst wear is starting an engine from dead cold, and the longer it runs at low temperature the greater the wear. If you're not going to drive it, don't start it at all.

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Is it wrong to run an engine without a thermostate?	WE b OLD	08/30/2023 12:36 PM
Re: Is it wrong to run an engine without a thermostate?	Justhorsenround	08/30/2023 1:08 PM
Re: Is it wrong to run an engine without a thermostate?	Jon G	08/30/2023 1:08 PM
Re: Is it wrong to run an engine without a thermostate?	Joe H	08/30/2023 1:09 PM
Re: Is it wrong to run an engine without a thermostate?	52Carl	08/31/2023 12:31 AM
Re: Is it wrong to run an engine without a thermostate?	Hotrod Lincoln	08/31/2023 12:41 AM
Re: Is it wrong to run an engine without a thermostate?	panic	08/31/2023 1:53 AM
Re: Is it wrong to run an engine without a thermostate?	1Ton_tommy	08/31/2023 12:09 PM

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