2004 Mazda 6 Thermostat

2004 MAZDA 6
184,000 MILES • 3.2L • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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Would a bad thermostat cause my engine to idle "up and down" when I first start my car? The colder it is outside the longer it lasts. Eventually it does stop. Car seems to run fine. The check engine light is on. Don't remember the actual codes its throwing, but had to do with low coolant and maybe a sensor.
Mar 5, 2015 at 11:08 AM
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it shouldn't but add coolant if low and have coolant system pressure checked by a pro for a head gasket leak. for up and down idle clean throttle plate on both sides and iac hole with choke cleaner.
Mar 5, 2015 at 12:08 PM