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Old November 17th 05, 05:08 PM posted to rec.autos.tech
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Default Thermostat Question

How is the interior heat level?

If it is the same or not noticeably different, then I would suspect the
connection on the sender or just a crappie sender.

Mike
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Libby Chantel wrote:
>
> My 96 chevy truck was running cool according to the temp gauge so when
> I replaced the water pump, I flushed out the cooling system and put in
> a new 195 degree thermostat along with Dex-Cool antifreeze. Now it runs
> even cooler! It is my understanding that the engine runs more
> effeciently at the design temp, 195. If this is true, how in the heck
> do I get it to run hotter? It used to run hotter when new... Maybe the
> gauge is lying to me? Maybe the thermostat (a Thompson from NAPA) is no
> good?
>
> Would you guys please advise me on what to do?
>
> thanks,
> Libby

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