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Will removing the thermostat from a 1996 Bonneville cause car to idle poorly?

Removing the thermostat from a 1996 Bonneville will not cause the car to idle poorly. The thermostat is a valve that regulates the flow of coolant from the engine to the radiator. When the engine is cold, the thermostat is closed, blocking the flow of coolant to the radiator. As the engine warms up, the thermostat opens, allowing coolant to flow to the radiator to be cooled.

Removing the thermostat will cause the engine to run at a higher temperature than normal, but it will not cause the car to idle poorly. However, it is not recommended to remove the thermostat as it can damage the engine.