180 Thermostat Question

[jnxV6]

I put a 180 degree thermostat in my car in place of the original 195 and when I had the 195 in it seemed to always be right around the mark between 160 and what would be 210. Now when I drive it stays a little above the mark between 160 and what would be 210. But when I am in traffic or not moving as much is goes up closer to 210, which it didn't really do before unless i was sitting and not moving for awhile. My coolant is at the level it is supposed to be and its the color it is supposed to be. I figured the gauge would be at where it was with the stock thermostat if not a hair lower. I have been thinking about getting a JET chip or getting the PCM reprogrammed, and I know with the PCM reprogram they can reset when they fans come on, any opinons on which route would be better to go? I know the thermostat doesn't make a huge difference but I figured it would help my car run a little cooler. Thanks

[Kronic Budz]

Re: 180 Thermostat Question

yea thats crazy that it would be reading higher now!

I myself installed a 180* thermostat and i cant really tell that my engine runs cooler either since my temp gauge doesnt move at all. Its busted.

[95astrovan]

Re: 180 Thermostat Question

i've heard a 180 thermostat actually slightly hinders performance in our cars, cuz they dont allow the motor to reach peak operation temps...do you have a leak in any of your radiator hoses, or maybe you didnt tighten everything back up good when u put the new stat in...check for drippin fluids and check each bolt u messed w/ for tightness

[97rs4life]

Re: 180 Thermostat Question

i've heard a 180 thermostat actually slightly hinders performance in our cars, cuz they dont allow the motor to reach peak operation temps...do you have a leak in any of your radiator hoses, or maybe you didnt tighten everything back up good when u put the new stat in...check for drippin fluids and check each bolt u messed w/ for tightness

hmm, you might want to recheck your sources on that. 180s I have never seen have that complaint or problem. 160s on the other hand some people argue that statement

[bluovlh8er]

Re: 180 Thermostat Question

its just a thermo, do you think that car knows it has a 180 instead of a 195?
just put what ever one came with the car. :slap:

[97rs4life]

Re: 180 Thermostat Question

its just a thermo, do you think that car knows it has a 180 instead of a 195?
just put what ever one came with the car. :slap:

my car knows I have a 160* thermo in it, as the fans come on sooner now thanks to hptuners. :slap:

[bah]

Re: 180 Thermostat Question

the thing is once it heats up, 180 or 195 are going to open wide up regardless and unless you are moving, its going to get up there, 210 is not too hot, dont worry about it, its summer, the thermostat is doing its job, you wont see it at 180 unless you are driving

[badinfluenceRS]

Re: 180 Thermostat Question

i have a 180...temp is consistant and lower than when i had the stock

[jnxV6]

Re: 180 Thermostat Question

the thing is once it heats up, 180 or 195 are going to open wide up regardless and unless you are moving, its going to get up there, 210 is not too hot, dont worry about it, its summer, the thermostat is doing its job, you wont see it at 180 unless you are driving

Yea, I know 210 isnt to bad and the fans will still come on when they are needed, just weird that even when driving it seems to be higher (only a little but higher) then when the 195 was in.