don't kill me, engine running to cold
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don't kill me, engine running to cold
Pretty sure I'm the first one, my xj is running to cold even when its only 50 degrees outside. I'll start it early to warm up but once I start going it ,cools down to much, and I don't want to turn the heat on since it will take heat from the engine. I do have a 180 thermostat which ill probably replace with the stock 195. It's an 89 renix.
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Originally Posted by sthon
Have you verified your temps? 120* - 160* with a 180* thermostat doesn't make sense...
Oh and ESAD! I can't keep mine under 220*
Oh and ESAD! I can't keep mine under 220*
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Originally Posted by crfrider
180 to 210 is fine what are u talking about ur temps to low on startup is understandable are u worried about it being to cold b4 warm up confused by this thread after u posted this^^^^
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If that is the case putting in a 195* thermostat would help. I'm guessing yours is stuck open, or opens right around 160*. Blocking your radiator with cardboard would probably help but it's better to just fix the problem.
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