1999 Dodge Intrepid Thermostat

Tiny
ABELANDAPRIL
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  • 1999 DODGE INTREPID
  • 6 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 150,000 MILES
Can I leave my thermostat out of my Dodge Intrepid? My car is overheating, and I tested my thermostat. It barely opens at 180 Degrees. But can I leave it out? Please let me know. Thank You.
Friday, October 3rd, 2008 AT 10:41 PM

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Tiny
BMRFIXIT
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You can run it with out the thermostat
it will run rich and check engine light will come on
if the engine keep on running hot check radiator and headgasket

need manual CHECK IT @
https://www.2carpros.com/kpages/auto_repair_manuals.htm
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Friday, October 3rd, 2008 AT 10:55 PM

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