Car Runs Hot

1998 CHEVROLET MALIBU
6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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MARKALANHEBERT1969
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Car is a 1998 Chevrolet Malibu, 3.1 ltr Motor. Have Changed Water Pump, does not have thermostate in car now. Going to put one in. Does Not having a Thermostate cause it to run Hot.?
Mar 17, 2011 at 8:08 PM
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RASMATAZ
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It will cause the engine not to come up to its normal operating temperature and the CTS will not switch to closed loop-providing fuel when not needed and also cooling fan might not come on.
Mar 17, 2011 at 8:19 PM
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