View Full Version : ? about my engine temp
clumsy_smurf
06-24-2011, 02:57 PM
for some reason my del sol is running colder then it should be, ive already replaced the thermostat and i still reads that its running under normal temps.
Tech5
06-24-2011, 10:34 PM
have you checked this with a thermometer ?
I use a laser(gun type ) thermal reader and read the actual engine temp at the thermostat .
Is your upper hose really hot when warmed up , or slightly cooler ?
Honestly I always like mine to run cooler , I usually by a colder thermostat to do so. Colder engines perform better and last longer .HEAT kills engines
1civic
06-24-2011, 10:44 PM
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clumsy_smurf
06-25-2011, 02:41 PM
this is true, but i heard lower temp engines kill gas milage?
1civic
06-25-2011, 05:00 PM
this is true, but i heard lower temp engines kill gas milage?
Yes, just like winter kills peoples gas mileage, ecu will run a little richer mixter!
Tech5
06-25-2011, 10:40 PM
this is true, but i heard lower temp engines kill gas milage?
depends if you're comparing your car to a honda fit then yes, but if you compare your car to a 93 chevy dually then No lolol
blown_ss
06-26-2011, 12:37 PM
what kind of radiator do you have? some times a dual core aftermarket radiator will make it run a little cooler then normal.
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