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Old 07-24-2009, 06:10 PM
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Best operating temp. for the 2.9L

What is the best operating temps. range for the 2.9L?
Also, where does the stock gauge read on yours?

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Mine always ran just under the halfway mark on the gauge, right around the "O" in "Normal" after I switched to a later 4.0 radiator. Before that it was a bit on high side of normal with the A/C on.

You want to be running a 195º thermostat, and hopefully your engine will operate at right around that temp, a little higher is okay but of course with a 2.9 with its very crackable heads you don't want it to get too hot.
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A bit below 1/2 way under load while towing. I am running a new aluminum radiator though with a standard.
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