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Originally Posted by MBDiagMan
Given the issue with the IMS bearings affected by sludge, it does not AT ALL appear that these engines would be a good candidate for a low temp thermostat. Whatever gain you might expect in whatever area, would almost certainly be negated by the increased tendency for sludging as a result of a low temp thermostat.
With sludge being such an enemy of the critical IMS bearing, this sounds like a VERY bad idea to me.
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With many 160 stats installed, we are yet to see any signs of sludge in the sump after many, many miles.....................old wives' tale.
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