Alright guys starting monday I am going to replace my radiator and my thermostat. I bought an original OEM radiator as it was much cheaper than the aluminum radiator (70$). My biggest concern comes to buying the new thermostat.
I bought all this stuff because my rad. has a leak, and the temp gauge had been creeping up to 3/4 at stop lights.
Now the REAL question I have is should I buy the 180 degree T-stat or should I buy the 172 degree T-stat. I have read that the 172 makes the car run between the 1/4 and 1/2 marks. Would this cause problems? I mean it wouldn't really reach the proper operating temp if I use the lower temp t-stat right? OR is it safer as it does a better job of lowering the temp.
Also anybody have advice about whether or not to use Blue coolant, or just standard green coolant.
I bought all this stuff because my rad. has a leak, and the temp gauge had been creeping up to 3/4 at stop lights.
Now the REAL question I have is should I buy the 180 degree T-stat or should I buy the 172 degree T-stat. I have read that the 172 makes the car run between the 1/4 and 1/2 marks. Would this cause problems? I mean it wouldn't really reach the proper operating temp if I use the lower temp t-stat right? OR is it safer as it does a better job of lowering the temp.
Also anybody have advice about whether or not to use Blue coolant, or just standard green coolant.
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