Ok seriously.. help.
Thread Starter
Intermediate
Joined: Apr 2012
Posts: 34
Likes: 0
From: San Diego California
Ok seriously.. help.
Can someone tell me what the best thermostat is for my car.. I have done the searchs, and man there are so many different answers. Can someone please give me a logical answer. A lot of people run 160* and a lot run 180*
So 160t needs a re tune...... Some say yes some say no.
Some say a 180t is best for power and longevity
Some say stock is best because that's how chevy intended.
Note: I recently installed a 160* and temps are 178-192
So 160t needs a re tune...... Some say yes some say no.
Some say a 180t is best for power and longevity
Some say stock is best because that's how chevy intended.
Note: I recently installed a 160* and temps are 178-192
Tolero Apto Victum
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 9,669
Likes: 37
From: Woodlands TX
OP: If you have a new thermostat installed, then I would get it tuned. Some have talked about, that if you get a tune that the dealership my decline your warranty, so read up on that or talk to the dealership. I have a 160 F installed on my 07 and have well over 130,000 miles on it with no problems.
Good Luck.
Good Luck.
Le Mans Master
Joined: May 2011
Posts: 5,022
Likes: 18
From: Tampa FL (formerly Justinjor)
Tech Contributor
St. Jude Donor '11-'12-'13-'14
I'd go with a 180. I have a 160 in mine right now and my car runs too cold, even in the heat of Florida. My fans don't come on, but I still see coolant temps in the low 180s. They rarely get to 190 and I'd prefer to see them closer to 195-200.
I view thermostat choices like Goldy locks and the 3 bears.
160 is toooooo cold
195 is toooooo hot
180 is justttttttttt right
I view thermostat choices like Goldy locks and the 3 bears.
160 is toooooo cold
195 is toooooo hot
180 is justttttttttt right
