Changing to a higher stat give me better gas mileage?
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Changing to a higher stat give me better gas mileage?
i have a 160 degree stat in my z28, if i go up to a 180, would that give me better gas mileage? if it doesnt make that much of a diffrence i wont change it, but if it does ill take it out for the new one
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Re: Changing to a higher stat give me better gas mileage?
Originally Posted by chasmanz28
i have a 160 degree stat in my z28, if i go up to a 180, would that give me better gas mileage? if it doesnt make that much of a diffrence i wont change it, but if it does ill take it out for the new one
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Re: Changing to a higher stat give me better gas mileage?
that is the idea, but I don't know if it would make any difference. I think, you would also set the fan temp back to the factory setting to see any changes. If memory serves me correct, I lost 1 to 2 mpg, when I set the fans to come on at 210.
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Re: Changing to a higher stat give me better gas mileage?
Originally Posted by shoebox
I have not noticed any difference in gas mileage with either thermostat.
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