should i add a 160 stat
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To get the full benefit of a lower thermo, you'll need to change the fan settings to a lower temp also. If not, a 160 thermo will just open at 160 and temps will be close to normal. But if you combine the thermo and the fans, you get lower operating temps all around.
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If you keep the 160 thermostat in and just not reprogram the fans during the winter will be ok? and then just reprogram them in the spring.
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Is the AC on when you notice the 178? When the AC is on the fans will be on so you will notice the drop in coolant temp depending on the ambient temp. The point is, you need fans or air flowing over the radiator in order to get the coolant temps any lower. I live in Florida and with a stock thermostat is still takes about 20 minutes of driving to get my oil temp up to 195-205. I don't really see the benefit of swapping the thermostat, just program your fans to come on a little sooner so you don't go up into the 220s in stop and go traffic.
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Absolutely correct! Only the cruising speed temperatures will be lower.