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The Mighty 258 => Cooling System => Topic started by: brownbear on October 12, 2011, 06:29:19 PM

Title: thermostat temp
Post by: brownbear on October 12, 2011, 06:29:19 PM

thinking of going with a lower temp thermostat, can anyone tell me the stock temp is for the thermostat?

Title: Re: thermostat temp
Post by: mudkicker715 on October 12, 2011, 06:33:34 PM

195

Title: Re: thermostat temp
Post by: eaglebeek on October 14, 2011, 01:51:11 PM

Quote from: mudkicker715 on October 12, 2011, 06:33:34 PM

195

Yup. Eagles aren't know for overheating if the radiator and cooling system are in good shape and if filled with a 50-50 mix of antifreeze and water. The 258 wants to run at this temperature. Personally, I would not advise a lower temperature thermostat. :eagle:

Title: Re: thermostat temp
Post by: carnuck on October 16, 2011, 07:33:01 AM

Fuel economy goes down when running colder.