I put a 160 degree thermostat in yesterday. And it works great! doesn't go
over 200 under any conditions. Thanks greg.
On Tue, 17 Aug 1999, Greg Monfort wrote:
> It needs a thermostat. I recommend a 160deg for all but winter driving. When
> you run without a thermostat, the water moves too quickly through the
> radiator for much heat transfer to take place.
>
> With a 160deg unit, it should stay around 180deg except creeping in traffic
> in really hot weather, then it may get to 195deg. If it runs hotter than
> this, I would backflush the system. Heck, unless you know it's been done in
> the last two years, I'd do it anyway.
>
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