Can a Car Thermostat Cause Overheating?

A broken thermostat can and will cause your vehicle to overheat. It can result in your vehicle overheating because the thermostat controls the flow of coolant to the engine. If your vehicle has a damaged or broken thermostat, it's important to take your vehicle to one of the car dealership locations Sacramento has to offer. In the meantime, continue reading to learn more about the vital role of the thermostat in your vehicle.

Testing a Car Thermostat without Removing It

The purpose of the thermostat is to slowly open as your vehicle heats up to allow coolant to flow keeping your engine cool. There are two malfunctions that indicate the thermostat is not operating correctly. Click here to learn more...