Thermostat light on HOT

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BOO TWO
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I am original owner of 1998 175 HP 626 ES with 50,000 miles. Recently drove and noticed temperature gauge all the way over to HOT. I read what the possible causes could be on other FAQs. Here's mine: It has been extremely cold here lately (below 32 F). If I try to drive it to the service center (approx. 5 miles away) what are the risks of the engine block cracking???
Jan 27, 2007 at 11:46 AM
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COSMO
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If its running in the HOT I wouldn't drive it anywhere.....better safe than sorry, have it towed.

What if there is no coolant, or if the t-stat is stuck closed, or the belts have come off?

If its running in the hot get it towed.

Cosmo...Mazda TEch
Jan 27, 2007 at 7:06 PM
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Thanks, Cosmo...let me be more clear. The therm starts out cold and after driving about 2 miles it is shifting over to HOT. Can I drive it to the repair center without incident?
Jan 28, 2007 at 8:31 AM
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If it takes that short of a time to get hot....I wouldn't drive it.

Cosmo...Mazda TEch
Jan 28, 2007 at 11:01 AM