i installed an autometer electrical temp gauge today... my temp seems very low esp considering how hot it is around here.. it stays between 165-170 after 20 minutes of city driving... is this low? should i be concerned?
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Do you have a thermostat in the cooling system? They take a long time to get up to operating temperature without a T-stat. -
I consider that a good thing. My old 84 stayed around 190, but it never got over 195. Do you still have good heat when you turn the heat on? If not you may need a higher thermastat, if you want to stay warm during the winter.
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well it hasnt gotten very cold since ive got this car. the heat blows, i guess ill have to wait until winter comes to find out how hot it really blows.Comment
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Have you ever changed the thermostat in this car?Comment
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nope, ive probably only driven it 1,000 mi since i got itComment
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stock thermostat is 195. I've found that my car behaves much better (better power, mileage, etc) when it's right up there at 195 or so. Before you go fucking around with the thermostat, make sure that the gauge you bought is accurate by using some hot water and a kitchen thermometer. Water gauges have been known to be inaccurate.91 Mercury CP, Lopo 302, AOD, 3.08LSD. 3g upgrade, Moog wagon coils up front, cc819s in the back. KYB GR-2 police shocks. Energy suspension control arm bushings. Smog deleted.Originally posted by gadget73
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I like the manual ones, sure they limit where you can place them, but hell, they're dead on. I run at about 195* at idle, with the AC about 200.Comment
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my car always runs around 205-210. it may go reach 215 with the ac on i have a mechanical supro gauge
1989 mercury grand marquis gs / 2014 ford focus s daily driver
302 lopo with ho upper/ aod with trans go shift kit
k code 3:55 posi rear/big brake swap tow package car
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215 with the AC on? I would lower the t stat in it. 215 sounds kinda high for a 5.0. Just my opinionComment
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I got a stant 195 temp tstat in it nowOriginally posted by 88_Marquis_302 View Post
1989 mercury grand marquis gs / 2014 ford focus s daily driver
302 lopo with ho upper/ aod with trans go shift kit
k code 3:55 posi rear/big brake swap tow package car
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my sunpro mechanical temp gauge usually always matches whatever temp T-stat is in at the time.Pete ::::>>> resident LED addict and CFI defector LED bulb replacements
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I have a 195. It runs at 195-200, with the AC. The fans come on at 200-205 and off at 195. When I first start it in the early AM it will go to 205-210 and the stat will open and drop to 190 and settle in at 195. These cars will run better at 195, if it is too cold it will dump more fuel to warm it up.89 CV LX 225/60 x 16 tires, CC819 rear springs, Front & rear sway bar, trans & PS cooler from 90 cop car. KYB shocks, F-150 on rear. Dual Exhaust w/ H pipe. Dark brown door panels, carpet, steering wheel, trim parts from a 87 Mer GM. Power front buckets from 96 Jeep Cherokee. LED'S front & rear. 3G Alt from a 97 Taurus wagon 3.0. Electric fan. Rear axle from a 97 PI 3.27 with disk brakes. Headlight relays.Comment
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