What is the purpoise of the thermostac on an automobile?

1993 BUICK LESABRE
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CUTESTUFF59
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My car is leaking coolant on the driver side. When the
car stops there's no leaking on the ground. Help please!

Joan
Oct 6, 2011 at 9:47 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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A thermostat is similar to the thermostat in your house. It keeps the engine temp within a set temperature range to prevent it from overheating. If you are leaking coolant, check for where it is coming from and let me know.
Oct 6, 2011 at 9:52 PM
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