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Originally Posted by JFP in PA
What everyone is overlooking is that the factory gauge is notoriously inaccurate and non linear; attaching an OBD II scanner with real time data capture capabilities will show that when most gauges are centered around 180F, the engine is actually more like 205-210F, or higher……….so don’t place much faith in what it is telling you………
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I agree, the dash gauge isn't much better than an idiot light. After I recently changed my coolant, I drove with the AC diagnostic set at the coolant temperature setting and was surprised how high the temperature actually is. My temperature varies from 92c to 108c (197F to 226F) and the dash gauge stays at the high side of the 1-8-0 numbers. There doesn't seem to be much correlation between temperature and driving style. However, stop and go traffic definitely increases temperatures. I looked at my radiators today and saw that they need to be cleaned. That might help lower the temp a little but these cars do run hotter than you think.
I'm also thinking about getting LN's thermostat.
Regards,
mike