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low temp thermostats
- Thread starter Clio_Bus
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Only use them if your tends to overheat, if your cooling system is upto scratch then you shouldnt need it (unless you are highly modified)
m3
the idea is that the engine runs cooler and therefore performs better.
engine runs better when its at its optimal temperature not cooler, plus all it does is open earlier so the coolant runs around the radiator and takes longer to heat up, it will eventually get to the same temperature
reverse flush your radiator and heater matrix (put hose through it in opposite direction of coolant flow, put in new proper mixed coolant , a low temp thermostat and a new water pump. i did this and car runs massively cooler. Suspect a reverse flush and the new coolant did wonders, try this for a low cost antidote to a valver running hot, its dead simple to do also
m3
Not sure it will reach the same temp - this assumption is based around the cooling system running at full capacity when maintaining normal temp. If there is sufficient cooling capacity within the system and the stat opens at a lower temp then the mean running temp will be lower. The less heat in the bay, the less heat transfer to the induced air, less heat in air, greater mass...greater mass etc etc.
Yes but the actual engine runs better at the right heat and aslong as you shield the air intake from the heat then it ultimatly runs better hotter, mean running temp will be slightly lower depending on driving time agreed
m3
Agreed mate!
fookin ell is that a cliosport first
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