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thstone · 11-03-2011, 09:47 PM

As a note to #6, remember that the reason Porsche engineers chose to install a 180 deg themostat was to improve engine emissions and to extend the oil service interval.

I'm not saying that the 160 deg thermostat will cause any problems (it won't); just saying that it was a trade-off.

11-03-2011, 09:47 PM	#11
thstone Certified Boxster Addict Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 7,669	As a note to #6, remember that the reason Porsche engineers chose to install a 180 deg themostat was to improve engine emissions and to extend the oil service interval. I'm not saying that the 160 deg thermostat will cause any problems (it won't); just saying that it was a trade-off. __________________ 1999 996 C2 - sold - bought back - sold for more 1997 Spec Boxster BSR #254 1979 911 SC POC Licensed DE/TT Instructor