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Old 06-06-2017, 08:20 AM   #10
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That's because the operating temp is the same regardless of which thermostat is used. As you stated, it just opens at a lower temp, so the coolant starts to circulate sooner.
Actually, is more due the inaccuracy of the factory gauge. On fully instrumented cars, there is a significant difference in both coolant and oil temps.
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