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Old 05-26-2006, 05:05 PM
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80 degrees celcius thermostat over an 87 degrees celcius thermostat? or are there? should I stick with the original 87c?
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Default Depends where you live?

Arizona?

Where it gets over 100...

If so, the lower thermostat allows the hot coolant into the radiator at the lower temp.

May not be good for your engine, in colder climates, as the engine needs to reach a certain temp for good combustion and emissions.
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Stick with the 87 degree unit unless you live in super-hot climate.
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Default Re: Stick with the 87 degree unit unless you live in super-hot climate.

i'm in ohio, so i'll just stick with teh 87. thanks guys!
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Default I'm in PA and made that mistake.

Now I get a CEL on the highway after about 10mins if the temp is below 70. And I haven't gotten much past the 2nd major line on the gauge yet this year.

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