what happens if I remove the thermostat in my truck ? will the truck still over heat?

Asked by Joeg57 Jan 09, 2016 at 09:54 AM about the 1996 Dodge RAM 1500 ST Club Cab LB RWD

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Rowefast answered 8 years ago

It may run hot, and throw codes since it would not be at the proper operating temperature.

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FordNut answered 8 years ago

Probably, because without a t-stat the coolant does not stay in radiator for enough time to cool ----- And good morning Rowefast

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lrodri911 answered 8 years ago

Not a good idea. The engine has 2 different programs that your car runs on. 1 is closed loop which uses more fuel til the computer sees that engine has reached normal operating temperature then it switches to the normal program, that's the function of the thermostat

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F_O_R answered 8 years ago

It will be slow to warm up and may not run at the proper temp. Listen to the guys above!

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