Q: Bad car thermostat
I have bad heat thermostat and I ordered one online it takes 2 weeks to arrive can I drive my car without thermostat for 2 weeks?
My car has 352174 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.
Recommended Services
| Heater Control Valve Replacement | $168.19 - $1039.92 | Get a Quote |
| Thermostat Replacement | $157.20 - $759.78 | Get a Quote |
Hi there. The heating control valve or thermostat is responsible for sending recently heated coolant from the cooling tubes and to your heater core. As long as you keep your heater turned "off", it shouldn’t impact the operation of your vehicle. If it’s the radiator thermostat you’re referring to, then by all means you should replace that ASAP before taking the car out on the road.
The statements expressed above are only for informational purposes and should be independently verified. Please see our
terms of service
for more details
Get an instant quote for your car
Our certified mechanics come to you ・Backed by 12-month, 12,000-mile guarantee・Fair and transparent pricing
What others are asking
Car stutters in park
The damages would need to be looked at to see what is broken before a diagnosis can be given. Keep in mind that if the radiator frame is bent, then a new replacement would not fit, or it could get...
Oil leaked from gasket and destroyed alternator
Hey there! This done sound like a dangerous situation. The oil that leaked onto the alternator was the cause for the failure, so the oil leak was to blame. Fix the oil leak properly and maintain a good oil change...
My car goes into limp mode.
Hi there. The code C1130 (http://www.autocodes.com/c1130_nissan.html) that was cleared was either for the ECM (computer to the vehicle) or the ABS controller unit having a fault. The code p0101 (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/-p0101-obd-ii-trouble-code-mass-airflow-maf-circuit-operating-range-or-performance-problem-by-john-nelson) if for the mass air flow sensor (MAF) is reoccurring...
my bmw320i e90 giving out white smoke from exhaust, how can I fix it?
Smoking coming from the exhaust can be caused by multiple component failures, ranging from oil control valve problems to valve guides or piston rings that are damaged. The best thing for you to do is have a professional mobile mechanic...
question
Chime noises, or any alarms for that matter, that just occur out of nowhere represent electrical faults that would have to be traced during an electrical components diagnostic (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/electrical-components-are-not-working-inspection). The only "connection" between the chime going off when the accelerator...
my 04 eclipse wont start no spark from plugs or anything i was driving and it just shut off i replaced timing belt crank sensor an
In the event that diagnostic trouble codes have been set by the PCM, downloading those codes will greatly narrow the possibilities that you have to consider. No spark could be due to bad grounds (possibly in the plenum area; see...
No power to fuel pump fuse or relay.
Check for a resistance from the relay to the ignition switch with the key on and the relay removed. If the ohm meter reads OL, then the circuit has a break in it and it needs repaired. If the meter...
How do I reset anti theft on a Hyundai Santa Fe?
The vehicles systems can be reset just by disconnecting the battery for an hour and all fault codes are usually cleared once the power is disconnected. however, this will not clear any problems with the vehicle. If there is a...
One headlight working - changed the bulb and it didnt work
Hello, thank you for writing in. Several issues will cause faults with the bulbs. If the dim fog light and broken headlight are on the same side, this is a good indicator that there is an electrical wiring issue. Essentially,...
Related articles
2012 Toyota Highlander vs. 2012 Dodge Durango: Which One Should I Buy?
Sport Utility Vehicles (SUVs) are a fun class of vehicle: not only are they great for carpools and moving around friends and family, but you can also get them off-road and just get dirty and have fun with them. These...
2012 Toyota Sienna vs. 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan: Which One Should I Buy?
The battle of the minivans: Toyota Sienna versus the Dodge Grand Caravan. Both of these comfy people-movers provide options galore, and the minivan is meant to get everyone where they need to go safely and quickly, at a reasonable cost...
How to Charge a Dead Car Battery
The battery in your car can go dead for any number of reasons leaving you stranded. It can be low from lights being...
Browse other content
Estimates
Maintenance