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Originally Posted by plasticuser
I understood that most engines had a small "back channel" that when the thermostat was closed would allow a small amount of the coolant to circulate around the engine. This would even out the temperatures, and also allows the now-heated coolant to come in contact with the thermostat due to the minor circulation...
Or is that an old wives' tale?
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Yes its true.
I would never run the engine with the pump off for more than 10 or 20 seconds even when cold at idle.
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