Cardboard is never a good idea. It can cause overheating of engine or
transmission even in cold weather. If your thermostat is working properly, the
engine will reach the thermostat temp at the same rate regardless of the
thermostat temp setting. If a 180 thermostat requires 5 minutes to reach 180,
a 195 will still take 5 minutes to reach 180 just will go hotter. Magnum heads
are apparently fragile and crack easily and a 195 thermostat does not help that
cause!
Andy Levy wrote:
> That's really odd that you're getting that code. Even in 5 degree weather,
> I've never seen it with the 180 in my '99 318. Warmup time didn't change
> at all with the 180 compared to the 195.
>
> Paul Macey wrote:
>
> > I have a 2001 4.7 DAK QC, Sport+ (no H/D option)
> >
> > Having a constant 1281 Engine Coolant Too Cold MIL, wanted to try putting
> > some cardboard between the radiator and the grill to see if this would
> > help. (I have a RS 180 T-Stat, truck does take a bit to warm up (but it
> > has been in the 20s during the morning hours), but then gets up to normal
> > engine temp and runs fine))
> >
> > I have two radiators or one radiator and perhaps a cooler device for
> > either the oil or tranny.
> >
> > The device closest to the grill is black and not as big as the silver
> > device behind it...which is the radiator and what is the other device?
> >
> > Thanks.
>
> --
> -andy
> andylevy@yahoo.com
> Maintainer, DML FAQ - http://www.dakota-truck.net/faq/
> http://home.twcny.rr.com/andylevy/dakota/
> '99 CC 4x4 318 auto
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