? about my engine temp

[clumsy_smurf]

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]

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]

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[clumsy_smurf]

this is true, but i heard lower temp engines kill gas milage?

[1civic]

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]

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]

what kind of radiator do you have? some times a dual core aftermarket radiator will make it run a little cooler then normal.