Thread: 180 T-stat
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Old 01-06-2008, 01:04 PM   #18
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Originally Posted by Alon Alero View Post
Look at the comment that an expret sent me:

"In this case, lower temp will cause MORE friction and not less.

The 180 t-stat will open eariler which means - the engine will warm up slower - but by the time the t-stat is wide open the engine's temp is depending on its radiator and ventilators and not on the t-stat."

He didn't recommend to do it...

friction has nothing to do with it........and yes it does open sooner at 195 degresss not 210 thats the point you dont want it to reach 210...... it warms up at the same speed it just opens up all the way where it is intended too
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