Can You Drive with a Faulty Thermostat?
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You can drive with a faulty thermostat, but it has certain impacts on the car and is not recommended to continue driving. The reasons for a faulty thermostat are: 1. Due to prolonged warm-up time, the car operates at a lower water temperature, causing combustion gases and condensed water on the cylinder walls to form acidic substances that corrode the cylinders; 2. Liquid fuel and water wash away the lubricating oil film on the cylinder walls and flow down to the oil pan, diluting the lubricating system's oil, leading to wear on the cylinder liners and piston components; 3. If the cylinder block has defects repaired with adhesive, excessive temperature fluctuations between cold and hot can cause frequent contraction and expansion of the cylinder block, leading to adhesive failure or detachment, resulting in diesel engine malfunctions.