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Old 05-03-2008, 01:06 PM   #12 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by tasdrouille View Post
Running your engine at higher temperatures makes it more efficient. Ideally you would want it to have it running just below the fan trigger temp all the time, but that's just not possible.
Why is this true? It seems to go against all logic. Now I can understand you guys that live up north wanting to get engines heated up quickly, but here in florida its so hot the engine is almost at temperature while parked .. LOL

Seriously though, I was think about running without a thermostat in order to bring engine temps down to a 160-180 range or lower. Someone please edumacate me ...
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