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Old 07-21-2009, 11:01 AM   #25 (permalink)
ConnClark
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If the thermostat never opens the radiator never gets used. I have had a car over heat in below freezing weather due to a thermostat failing. It would have to be very very very cold for a correctly functioning thermostat not to open on a running engine.
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