2000 Hyundai Elantra Drive Without Thermostat

2000 HYUNDAI ELANTRA
150,000 MILES
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Is it okay to drive a 2000 Hyundai Elantra without the thermostat
Oct 18, 2012 at 6:33 PM
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It is ok but this is going to affect the fuel consumption and engine idling speed. Why would you want to do that? Best to have the thermostat installed.
Oct 18, 2012 at 6:35 PM
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