thermostat 180 or 195??

[falcon fanatic]

Hi,
I've been running a 195* thermostat for years, but I'm thinking a 180 might be an all around better choice since i sometimes get temp spikes that are up in the 200s, even with an aluminum radiator. Any opinions?

 

[RichCreations]

Depends on your climate, as to which is better, but 200F is really not that hot...

If you live somewhere very cold, run a 195, you will be glad for the extra heater output, otherwise 180 is likely a better choice.

 

[wsa111]

Depends on your climate, as to which is better, but 200F is really not that hot...

If you live somewhere very cold, run a 195, you will be glad for the extra heater output, otherwise 180 is likely a better choice.

X2

 

[falcon fanatic]

Well, being a convertible it really is a three season car. Boulder is between 70 and 95 most of the driving season, so 180 it is. Also, I always keep a nice blanket or two in the trunk since rear seat passengers get no heat with the top down anyhow.

 

[chad]

Depends on your climate, as to which is better, but 200F is really not that hot...
If you live somewhere very cold, run a 195, you will be glad for the extra heater output, otherwise 180 is likely a better choice.

And some switch em out coupla X/yr…