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Engine temperature question
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Burning Brakes
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From: Jacobstown, New Jersey
Engine temperature question
I have a 2013 GS M6, engine temp. runs around 192' and may go up to 205-210 in very bad traffic. Would these engines be better off with a 160' thermostat or leave the 192' in. I've heard that engines run better at cooler temperatures. I also have the large oil cooler and in aprox. 95' outside temp my oil is about 175 when going 60-70 mph. It goes up to about 180-190 in heavy traffic.
Burning Brakes
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From: Springboro OH
I have a 2013 GS M6, engine temp. runs around 192' and may go up to 205-210 in very bad traffic. Would these engines be better off with a 160' thermostat or leave the 192' in. I've heard that engines run better at cooler temperatures. I also have the large oil cooler and in aprox. 95' outside temp my oil is about 175 when going 60-70 mph. It goes up to about 180-190 in heavy traffic.
My oil temp. runs about 170/180 under similar conditions. Running Red Line 5W 40.
I'd say all is normal. Don't worry, be happy. lol
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I have a 2013 GS M6, engine temp. runs around 192' and may go up to 205-210 in very bad traffic. Would these engines be better off with a 160' thermostat or leave the 192' in. I've heard that engines run better at cooler temperatures. I also have the large oil cooler and in aprox. 95' outside temp my oil is about 175 when going 60-70 mph. It goes up to about 180-190 in heavy traffic.
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