Well based on my use of the lower temp thermostat my gas mileage improved.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Rick Barnes" <barnesrv@comcast.net>
To: <dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net>
Sent: Wednesday, June 02, 2004 3:32 PM
Subject: DML: RE: T-stat and gas mileage
>
> Bunk, I have had a 180 in my 98 318 for two years with no problems, runs
> cooler.
>
> Rascal
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net
> [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net] On Behalf Of Jay & Dana
> Sent: Wednesday, June 02, 2004 2:51 PM
> To: DML
> Subject: DML: T-stat and gas mileage
>
>
> I was talking to the mechanic at my local Dodge Dealer and told him that I
> put a 180 t-stat in my 97, 318, and he said that the engine will never
heat
> up to normal operating range and therefore always use more gas than it
> should. Is this bunk or maybe a little bit of truth to it? I told him
that
> it's proven that the Magnum engines run more efficiently at cooler
> temperatures and he said he's never heard of that before.
>
> ~Jay
>
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