Do not go below 180. this will help the engine run cooler.you should see an
improvement.if you go to cold like a 160 the pcm(computer) may send wrong
signals to the motor which will affect its performance. things to consider
where do u live? what state? temp all year round.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Dave" <ded74@yahoo.com>
To: <dakota-truck-moderator@bent.twistedbits.net>
Sent: Thursday, August 02, 2001 2:55 AM
Subject: DML: Hot engine
> Hey, my 3.9L has always seemed to run hot, I mean, the temp gauge says it
> ok, and I've never had any problems with it, but it just seems really hot
to
> me. I mean, there's usually so much heat coming into the cab it feels
like
> I have the heater on low. Would a 180 or 160 t-stat fix that? And if so,
> how does going with a lower t-stat affect other things, like gas mileage,
> power, stuff like that? Thanks :)
> --
> Dave
> Denver, CO
> '93 Sport 4x4 V-6
>
>
>
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