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Old 05-12-2004, 12:24 PM
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Exclamation What temperature should I be running?

My temperature guage is showing that I'm running between 200 and 210 degrees. I think thats a little high and I plan on getting a different thermostat later today after work.

What degree thermostat should I get?

Please give me your input because I need to get one in a couple hours.

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Old 05-12-2004, 12:59 PM
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Nothing out of the ordinary with those temps. New T-Stat, get a 180 deg one for best results.
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Old 05-12-2004, 01:13 PM
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What does the temperature have to get up to for me to start getting worried? Just in case if I have to wait till the new thermostat is shipped.
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my car generally runs around 220....i usually start getting worried past that point, even if it doesn't reach the red zone on the gauge
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I guess I'm ok then.

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Old 05-13-2004, 11:24 AM
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I say go w/ the 160 thermo... much better results... but changing the thermo isn't going to really help unto you get the computer tuned for it.
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