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Old 10-15-2019, 05:41 AM   #17
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Originally Posted by pilut2 View Post
Ok- so you don't want to do the research.... I'm not an expert, but those who are explain that the stock thermostat starts opening at about 186 F and is fully open by 210 F- whereas the low temp version starts opening at 160 F and is fully open by about 185 F. This results in lower operating temperatures- oil and coolant- for more most driving conditions.
I'm no expert, either.

Yes, with the lower temp thermo it opens at a lower temp... but it keeps getting hotter until it reaches operating temperature. The low temp thermo does not cause the engine to run cooler.

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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