160 Thermostat Question
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Engine oil also removes heat from the engine so the cooler it is the better it can do its job. It wears multiple hats unlike coolant. I am not sure what the specific operating temperature for every manuf oil is, but just like trans fluid should be kept in a specific "zone".
There is a reason why there is an engine oil cooler included on alot of stock vettes. How cool is too cool then?
There is a reason why there is an engine oil cooler included on alot of stock vettes. How cool is too cool then?
Melting Slicks
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St. Jude Donor '10
Just because your engine coolant temp is 180 doesnt mean your engine isnt up to operating or fully operational temperatures. Reading cylinder temps or EGT would possibly be a better indicator there. We have run enough parts and worked on enough vehicles collectively to get a very good idea as to what cars want and do not want. This should have no bearing on personal preference though, as each person is entitled to their own ways and parts selection.
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From: Peoria/Phoenix AZ
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Just because your engine coolant temp is 180 doesnt mean your engine isnt up to operating or fully operational temperatures. Reading cylinder temps or EGT would possibly be a better indicator there. We have run enough parts and worked on enough vehicles collectively to get a very good idea as to what cars want and do not want. This should have no bearing on personal preference though, as each person is entitled to their own ways and parts selection.
What temperature ranges do you feel produce the best performance and longevity for those 3 fluids?
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St. Jude Donor '10
No. I knew what I was saying. Even though it was a double negative, I am sure the temps inside the combustion chamber will be well higher than 180*.
We do not give recommendations on those as each oil company and even car manuf has their own guidelines. You will find articles to back nearly any theory as far as that can of worms is concerned.
The funnier part about the 187-195 stock t stat is, the engine makes the highest amount of one of the more harmful gasses NOx at higher engine temperatures as they are subsequently largely a byproduct of those higher CC temps. Of course increasing timing can effect that as well, but not in such large amounts. And increasing timing with a higher t stat? Well you can guess where that goes.
We do not give recommendations on those as each oil company and even car manuf has their own guidelines. You will find articles to back nearly any theory as far as that can of worms is concerned.
The funnier part about the 187-195 stock t stat is, the engine makes the highest amount of one of the more harmful gasses NOx at higher engine temperatures as they are subsequently largely a byproduct of those higher CC temps. Of course increasing timing can effect that as well, but not in such large amounts. And increasing timing with a higher t stat? Well you can guess where that goes.
Melting Slicks
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From: Surprise, Az
The funnier part about the 187-195 stock t stat is, the engine makes the highest amount of one of the more harmful gasses NOx at higher engine temperatures as they are subsequently largely a byproduct of those higher CC temps. Of course increasing timing can effect that as well, but not in such large amounts. And increasing timing with a higher t stat? Well you can guess where that goes.
Melting Slicks
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St. Jude Donor '10
Well the EPA has so many new regulations on diesels it is surprising they can still operate.
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