Thanks for the advice and info, Bob.
Since BC is just as cold as Ontario a lot of the year (this year seems
colder, snow last night :-( and I'm not one much for changing out T-stats
twice a year, it's too bad nobody makes a 185-186 T-stat for our trucks.
Oh well...
Thanks again,
Jay
>No need ... save your money.
>
>The 180 tstat is only a small part of the Dakota Power
>Secrets article. All have been mentioned on the DML
>at one time or another.
>
>The blurb basically says that the engine controller (pcm)
>is designed to make maximum power at 182F of engine
>temp. Under WOT operations, higher combustion temps.
>are generated. When this happens, the coolant is air-
>pocketing on the north side of the combustion chamber.
>These engine heat problems can be frequently solved
>by dropping to a 180F - 185F tstat. Switching back
>to 195F tstat is recommended if you live in a cold
>winter climate.
>
>Bob
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