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| Author: | Schneiderman [ Sat Nov 06, 2010 2:41 pm ] |
| Post subject: | What temp should the engine run at? |
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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| Author: | Joshie225 [ Sat Nov 06, 2010 4:10 pm ] |
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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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| Author: | emsvitil [ Sat Nov 06, 2010 6:47 pm ] |
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What year? Earlier models were 180, later 195..... |
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| Author: | Schneiderman [ Sat Nov 06, 2010 6:56 pm ] |
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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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| Author: | hantayo13 [ Sat Nov 06, 2010 7:35 pm ] |
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put a 195 in it ...you want it here in northeast.... |
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| Author: | wjajr [ Sun Nov 07, 2010 6:48 am ] |
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Yup, a 195 is best. |
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