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Originally Posted by Starter986
I'm no expert, either.
So "This results in lower operating temperatures" is incorrect.
I installed the low temp thermo and my operating temps have remained unchanged.
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My experience has been different than yours. I drove for a hour or so yesterday with a combination of city and highway driving. In stop and go traffic my temps (according to the gauge) were slightly lower than with the stock thermostat but my highway temps showed a significant reduction with the needle settling just under the 180 mark, where it would've previously been a few needle widths higher, resting in the middle of the 8. It is my understanding that the actual coolant temperature is a fair bit higher than the indicated temperature- so there is no concern about the temperature being too low to burn off any moisture in the oil.