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Mar 5, 2012 | 03:37 PM

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wildstang

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Originally Posted by dlibson

Ok guys, on the t-stat debate, it is electronically impossible for it to improve mileage. The computer naturally has two settings for fuel use. Open and closed loop. When it gets to a certain temp, it will use less fuel then when cold. It won't continue to use less just cause its slightly warmer. Not to mention 8* in the coolant won't equal the same in the combustion chamber.

If it was this simple, itd be that way outta the box. What warmer temps can do is give better heat.w Otherwise heat = wear. Warmer means oil breaks down quicker, engine stress more, and tranny as well.

Just to beat this down closer to china, this post has dieselsites reasoning
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/6...nightmare.html

Mar 5, 2012 | 03:38 PM

#437

wildstang

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Originally Posted by DieselCamper01

Once you go dark chocolate you never go back...

You got that right

Mar 5, 2012 | 03:39 PM

#438

wildstang

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Originally Posted by Devious Delight

me too... I couldn't remember what she liked, so I sent her a lb of desert truffles. Figured I couldn't go wrong.

Smart move and excellent cause

Mar 5, 2012 | 03:55 PM

#439

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Originally Posted by wildstang

Just to beat this down closer to china, this post has dieselsites reasoning
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/6...nightmare.html

Sounds to me like the big concern is the stem length on the t-stat and as long as your are running his or OEM you should be good to go. Other then that it is pretty much like the ongoing which tuner is better argument. Pick the one you like and go with it

Mar 5, 2012 | 03:58 PM

#440

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Originally Posted by wildstang

Just to beat this down closer to china, this post has dieselsites reasoning
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/6...nightmare.html

That, my friend, is called excellent marketing.

Mar 5, 2012 | 04:02 PM

#441

fordpower88

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Originally Posted by DieselCamper01

That, my friend, is called excellent marketing.

You know I was gonna mention that but I bit my tongue on that one! LOL

BTW I see according to the new tag line I learned something today!

Mar 5, 2012 | 04:09 PM

#442

dlibson

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Michael, the plastic pile has been okay to me so far. I had to start with it junk, so the upper end is all new. No leaks from that yet. It's what I expected for a '93 pos though.

Mar 5, 2012 | 04:11 PM

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dlibson

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I totally agree with the t-start thing being a pick your pony and shut it thing too. I don't care what you do, don't push it on me though...

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Mar 5, 2012 | 04:17 PM

#444

wildstang

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Originally Posted by DieselCamper01

That, my friend, is called excellent marketing.

Its all good in theory, in reality too minute to measure. It improved my cab heat compared to what it was

Mar 5, 2012 | 04:19 PM

#445

wildstang

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Cold today, not used to it not going above freezing. LOL

Mar 5, 2012 | 04:26 PM

#446

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Originally Posted by wildstang

Its all good in theory, in reality too minute to measure. It improved my cab heat compared to what it was

That is exactly what counts.

Mar 5, 2012 | 04:30 PM

#447

HP junkie

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Originally Posted by Devious Delight

whoa!
this seems good...

2004 F-350 Diesel Lariat Crew

I called on that the same day I looked at mine. He has reciepts but packed away. I believe it was a company rig.

Mar 5, 2012 | 04:34 PM

#448

wildstang

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Looks like it sits low for an f350

Mar 5, 2012 | 04:37 PM

#449

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I called on that the same day I looked at mine. He has reciepts but packed away. I believe it was a company rig.

He must have close to half that price in the parts and labo

Mar 5, 2012 | 04:50 PM

#450

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I see I started a debate with T-stat question. What else can I do to up the post count.................I heard you can increase mileage by adding two stroke oil to your fuel.

There that should do it. lol