Who's running a 160* thermostat?
Jan 16, 2013 | 03:34 PM
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Keeping engine temp down isn't just for coolant. Brings down temps on everything else, most importantly oil.
sweet spot for oil is around 180 and most oem's run way higher then that. If you're not running a cooler, its another way to combat high oil temps.
The only bad thing about running an engine cooler is the mpg, but I would bet its less then 1 mpg, which is nothing in $$. The cooler the better while staying out of warm up enrichment's lol
I'm running a 160, with a thermal temp switch 180 on/165 off. haven't noticed any loss in mpg, but then again i put electric fans on at the same time.
sweet spot for oil is around 180 and most oem's run way higher then that. If you're not running a cooler, its another way to combat high oil temps.
The only bad thing about running an engine cooler is the mpg, but I would bet its less then 1 mpg, which is nothing in $$. The cooler the better while staying out of warm up enrichment's lol
I'm running a 160, with a thermal temp switch 180 on/165 off. haven't noticed any loss in mpg, but then again i put electric fans on at the same time.
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