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Schneiderman
PostPosted: Sat Nov 06, 2010 2:41 pm 
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Using a laser thermometer at the sending unit it measures about 150*, the temp gauge never climbs above the second line on the left. Is this normal or should I look into getting a hotter thermostat? I am in NY and it was probably like 55* outside today. I took the temperature after driving it for a while and then letting it idle for a few minutes.
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A 195° thermostat is fine, but 180° is alright if it makes you fell better. Hotter is better for the engine. Too cold and the cylinders wear, the oil sludges up and fuel economy suffers.

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What year?

Earlier models were 180, later 195.....

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It's a 1970 duster, 225 with about 52,000 miles. I don't know what thermostat is in it now
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put a 195 in it ...you want it here in northeast....
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Yup, a 195 is best.

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