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Old Nov 5, 2012 | 09:52 AM
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Has anyone seen improvements in driveability with this 203 degree thermostat?
Mileage gain, quicker warm ups?

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Old Nov 5, 2012 | 10:00 AM
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Originally Posted by blk92prostreet
Has anyone seen improvements in driveability with this 203 degree thermostat?
Mileage gain, quicker warm ups?

Tom
I noticed quicker warm-ups. I run this t-stat because I want hotter coolant for the heat exchangers in my VO system.

There is no change in performance/driveability. Any claims to MPG gains from this t-stat would be suspect to me.....
 
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Old Nov 5, 2012 | 11:43 AM
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I agree, I did the same when I owned my truck that was a VO burner .
didn't really notice anything.

condidering on my Van, but not running VO and wont be for some time.

so the jury is still out on that.


I guess you can make an excuse to get one is if you come to the opportunity when you already changeing and replaceing the current one.
 
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Old Nov 5, 2012 | 11:56 AM
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OK thanks......... $37 plus shipping and the probability of breaking one of those small bolts isn't worth it at this time
 
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a dollar cheaper. and when I did mine I did the housing too. worked well on install. cause then you get new bolts

http://www.dieselsite.com/dieselsite203thermostat.aspx
 
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