is it bad to drive my 02 chrysler 300m if thermostats gone/going bad at short distances...before it starts to overheat cause more damage?
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Asked by Jake Feb 21, 2015 at 03:24 PM about the 2002 Chrysler 300M Special FWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

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FordNut answered 9 years ago

Well, no, but you are talking 3-4 minutes tops But it's a $5 thermostat and easy to change It doesn't have to overheat to begin to cause problems

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Jonathan answered 9 years ago

me personly would not drive it unless i have no other choice it could cause more problems later like above coment if ur good with tools i would look up on youtube how to change it and buy the part and do it its not hard chrysler dodge and plymouth are very easy to work on

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FordNut answered 9 years ago

3.5L https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J_wqBl9U1LI

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FordNut answered 9 years ago

2.7Liter https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ri49l4qblHI click for full screen

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Arthur answered 8 years ago

Your engine is TOAST when you reach 150K at best... drive it while you can. Go to a salvage yard. There a lot of beautiful Chrysler cars there with the 3.5L engine

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