Done for DJB. Vote for what thermostat you are running. Thanks!




Use a 195F:

Use a 180F:

Use a 160F:

Don't use a t-stat:

 

again...195* just the way Jeep intended

 

Thanks for reiterating, can you input your vote above if you already have not??

 

There is gonna be ANOTHER t-stat debate in 3..2..1..

 

Thanks Sam, is that something I could have done, set up myself? I'm not techno savy. LOL

 

Yeah, you just start a thread just like every other except at the bottom your last option is "include a poll".. No worries

 

[QUOTE=Bustedback;904835]There is gonna be ANOTHER t-stat debate in

Nobody debates putting on bigger tires....the FSM shows 225/75/15 tires and a 195F t-stat is what the XJ left the factory with.........but nowhere does it say either or both are required/recommended.

 

Uh... who is the one person who is running without a t-stat???

 

In 3 mos., bet there's plenty more......they just don't admit it. LOL

 

STOCK....(195) that is all...

 

I just wish people would understand that running a 180 gets you like 5mpg less than a 195 since your engine can't heat up enough.

 

Wouldn't u think that would be stated in the FSM if there was any truth to it?

 

my fsm says 195,

THERMOSTAT
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
A pellet-type thermostat controls the operating
temperature of the engine by controlling the amount
of coolant flow to the radiator. On all engines the
thermostat is closed below 195°F (90°C). Above this
temperature, coolant is allowed to flow to the radiator.
This provides quick engine warmup and overall
temperature control.
An arrow plus the word UP is stamped on the
front flange next to the air bleed. The words TO
RAD are stamped on one arm of the thermostat.
They indicate the proper installed position.
The same thermostat is used for winter and summer
seasons. An engine should not be operated without
a thermostat, except for servicing or testing.
Operating without a thermostat causes other problems.
These are: longer engine warmup time, unreliable
warmup performance, increased exhaust
emissions and crankcase condensation. This condensation
can result in sludge formation

 

.....But it doesn't say u'll get 5mpg less or u must use a 195.

 

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