Reducing heat in the summer by (archive)

.......removing the thermostat? At first, I was shocked. Has anyone tried this before? It was suggested to me before my an experienced BMW/Mercedes mechanic. He stated that if the car was running a little hot, during the summer months will in traffic and everthing eles checked out (i.e. no clogged radiator was recently re-corded, no cracked head, new themostat, ect.) He said this would cut down on the heat that the engine produced and keep the car cooler because of the availabilty of more coolant.

As long as you don't over heat the engine, everything will be alright.

What do you think ?

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but then... andrey 11:47 5/16/2001 (2)
- The thermostat has nothing to do with the needle. It opens and closes in response 19:18 5/16/2001 (1)
  - ah interesting - thanks andrey 23:16 5/16/2001 (0)
Yes, as long the cooling is flush every year Carlin 74CSA 11:47 5/16/2001 (3)
- Re: Yes, as long the cooling is flush every year Antar Johnson 14:35 5/16/2001 (2)
  - Re: Yes, moi (more) Carlin 74CSA 21:42 5/16/2001 (1)
    - Re: Thanks alot for all the feedback. Antar Johnson 08:33 5/17/2001 (0)

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