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1998 Ford Explorer Repair Question


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Asked on August 12, 2008

1998 Ford Explorer thermostat


Can I run without a thermostat in the summer?
Avatar Asked by kkentner

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Replied on August 12, 2008

If you don't mind burning some estra gas at times! The engine has an engine coolant temperature sensorn and if the engine runs too cool, the PCM may increase the mixture to the rich side to compensate.

Tiny Answered by merlin2021 (expert)
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