Posted by Mark (IP: 192.62.107.213) on September 09, 1999 at 09:22:39:
In Reply to: Another suggestion... posted by T.:L. on September 07, 1999 at 22:32:25:
: Try a 170-degree thermostat...It costs about $12-$15.00 (as opposed to $5.00 for a 160 or 180), but your car will run cooler in the summer and your heater will still work in the winter...It'll probably last 5 years anyway...160s are nice & cool but the heater doesn't work in the winter...You may have to order the 170 if the local parts store doesn't stock it...
See...I won't disagree, just gonna make a notation. Maybe someone will correct me, but if your motor is normally running at 210, isn't the thermostat open? That is unless you have a 215 degree one? I still have a problem with everyone thinking that the thermostat will keep the motor cool. It doesn't! It helps to keep the motor warm. Physically speaking, if it is set to open at 180, guess what? It's gonna open at 180, and stay open till the motor drops below 180. This is not pointed at anyone AT ALL. Just making a note.