Low temp thermostats....

[JFP in PA]

Originally Posted by blue2000s

Lower oil temperatures aren't always a good thing and the lower temperature alters expected operating tolerances. The designers didn't care what the gauge read when they were designing the engine. They didn't use that gauge so it's really not relevant.

Actually, you are wrong about lowering oil temps; it is one of the most critical things you can do to extend engine life. And in this case, more than likely the designers were overruled by the accountants in the OEM configuration; both the coolant and oil run very hot the way the cars are delivered………….

Originally Posted by blue2000s

The engine will run to the same temperature it would have anyway eventually.

It doesn't, but feel free to believe whatever you wish..................