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Old Nov 7, 2004 | 03:15 PM
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95 Explorer running cold

I last posted March of this year.

I have tried Stant, Ford and now I have a 198 deg. Moto-rad stat, all with the same result. Normal highway temp is around 170f. This summer I was getting 28mpg on long trips-4-6 hour run. Back and forth to work was 24 mpg.
106k round trip. This is more than acceptable.

But, winter is here and low temp equals low heater output. I'm going to install a winter front and see if that helps.

Thanks for the sugestions in March
 
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Old Nov 8, 2004 | 11:55 AM
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How are you determining that the engine is running cold? Dash gauge? Aftermarket gauge? ECT? Temperature from heater vents?
 
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Old Nov 8, 2004 | 12:46 PM
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I went through 2 t-stats with the 3rd one finally working correctly.
 
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Old Nov 8, 2004 | 06:50 PM
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mrshorty,

I'm using an infrared thermometer and aiming the lazer right on the housing shere the t/stat is.
 
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