What are the effects of removing the thermostat?

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JaylaFitz
07/30/25 4:34am
The effects of removing the thermostat: The engine's operating temperature will be lower than before, affecting the engine's thermal efficiency, which can lead to insufficient vehicle power. Additionally, excessively low temperatures can cause poor fuel atomization, and over time, this can easily result in the accumulation of a thick layer of carbon deposits. Furthermore, the engine's warm-up time will be several times longer than normal. The thermostat is a valve that controls the flow path of the coolant, serving as an automatic temperature-regulating device. It typically contains a temperature-sensing component that opens or closes the flow of air, gas, or liquid through thermal expansion or contraction. The thermostat automatically adjusts the amount of water entering the radiator based on the coolant temperature, altering the water's circulation range to regulate the cooling system's heat dissipation capacity, ensuring the engine operates within an appropriate temperature range.
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