In a message dated 3/25/06 11:35:33 AM Eastern Standard Time, drillock@EARTHLINK.NET writes:
> Yeah, screw up the engine instead of fixing the gauge reading, assuming > it is really even out of typical in the first place. Makes sense, if you > want a new engine anyway. Otherwise, yank that 70 degree crap right out. > You can get away with an 80 degree, depending on climate and driving > patterns but a 70 degree in NG, period. The 70 degree is made for people > who want to hide a cooling problem to sell a defective car. In other > words, for used car lots. > > how am i going to screw up the engine? seems to me the cooler t-stat would have less chance of overheating the motor, and running rich for longer doesnt burn the pistons, running lean does.. the temp gauge now runs about the same as my other 1.9L van.. it is still cold here.. but the needle will reach the red dot if i let it idle...
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