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Originally Posted by nytrainer
I have to ask...why is it surprising to see 200+ degrees when you have a thermostat that doesn't open until 195 degrees?
Dave
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If your factory spec'd thermostat is designed to open at 195* then 210* on a hot humid day with A/C on (some cars have A/C and still take a 195* thermostat)would not be unreasonable. Don't forget a lot of our ponchos have the temp sender in the head. Is that the most accurate place for the sender? Is it there for economics? Is it there for assembly line purposes? Does it matter if its in the coolant crossover? You get the idea. Oh, and lets not forget that our gauges are mass produced. Food for thought.
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