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Old 12-09-2009, 01:29 AM   #16 (permalink)
thatguitarguy
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That bad thermostat might be what's costing you in mpg. If the engine never makes it up to operating temp, then it might be running rich trying to get there. It might be worth trying to find someones garage that you can borrow for long enough to put the new one in. No point in both you and your engine being cold and unhappy.
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