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Old Nov 24, 2008 | 08:40 PM
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Ok so my jeep gets up to around 210 sometimes a little bit past pretty quick.My dad said that it is normal becuase it olny has a 190 thermostat (sp?). Is this true?
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Old Nov 24, 2008 | 08:41 PM
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normal operating temp is 210 for that year, i believe
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Old Nov 24, 2008 | 08:43 PM
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yeah cherokees are desinged to run at 210 which seems a little warm to most people.
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Old Nov 24, 2008 | 08:45 PM
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it does seem a little warm. i run at about the same level in my 1999.
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Its normal If you are weird about it pick up a 180 thremo. from napa for about 8 bucks and it will run about 200 or 190
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any pros or cons about running the stock hotter temp than a lower temp like 180 with a different t stat?
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Old Nov 24, 2008 | 09:19 PM
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I run lower because I cracked my head but I ain't had any trouble at all. I think the heater runs hotter since I changed my temp.
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Originally Posted by finneys98xj
I run lower because I cracked my head but I ain't had any trouble at all. I think the heater runs hotter since I changed my temp.
hmmm interesting.... thanks for the info!!
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Old Nov 24, 2008 | 09:25 PM
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hmmm interesting.... thanks for the info!!
It can't hurt to put I new thermostat in it anyhow. Then you will have spare if anything happens to it.
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Old Nov 24, 2008 | 09:34 PM
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Originally Posted by finneys98xj
It can't hurt to put I new thermostat in it anyhow. Then you will have spare if anything happens to it.
that is true and cheap to do!!! and easy!!
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