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Question posted by Anonymous-140548 on July 24th, 2014

What Is The Cause Of Engine Running At Low Temperature Although The Thermostat I

is newly installed

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Answer #1: Posted by waelsaidani1 on July 24th, 2014 7:00 AM
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When the engine is cold, the resistance is high. When the engine is warm, the resistance is low.

Potential symptoms include: Poor fuel economy, Poor drivability, Engine may run rough or blow black smoke out the tailpipe May not idle May start and then die


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Owner's Manual - Page 111

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Owner's Manual - Page 134

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Owner's Manual - Page 286

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Owner's Manual - Page 314

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Owner's Manual - Page 318

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