evo_69
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Registered: 31st May 10
Location: Derbyshire
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was just wondering if i took the stat out my car and ran it without would it make a difference my car sits on about 92 when its running anyway but would like it abit cooler??
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redtom
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Registered: 6th Oct 07
Location: Kent
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Why would you like it a bit cooler?
Yes it would make it cooler and not heat up properly
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evo_69
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Registered: 31st May 10
Location: Derbyshire
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just dont like it running at 92 i dunno why couldnt exactly give you a reason?? what do you mean heat up properly??
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Matty W
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Registered: 31st Jan 11
Location: Ashton-in-Makerfield, Greater Manchester
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Fresh coolant.
Engines run at an optimal temperature. Oil flows better, fuel burns better etc. If you make it cooler, you take away its set values. Fuel economy goes down and you'll regret it on a winter morning when your heater won't blow warm
[Edited on 28-06-2011 by music1990]
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Kieran
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Registered: 12th Sep 08
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Mine sits at about 82 all I did was get a cool running stat! Fresh water and coolant mix and bleed it properly. In traffic so far has only gone up to 90 lol
[Edited on 28-06-2011 by kizzacorsab]
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Firefly
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Registered: 10th Aug 09
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I agree with music1990. My 1.6 8v gets half way across the 'C' and the heaters run only just warm
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Jed D
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Registered: 15th Mar 11
Location: Durham
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manual fan switch atw 
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AlexW
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Registered: 25th Oct 08
Location: Essex
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Fan switch is bodge, and there is no need for the engine to run cool at all, same reason a "cool running stat" is stupid imo too.
Cold oil is bad for a engine, its bad for fuel economy and no need for a cold engine.
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Mertin
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Registered: 12th Oct 05
Location: Scotland
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Most engines run at around 90C do they not? And fun kicks in just before 100C
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pow
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Registered: 11th Sep 06
Location: Hazlemere, Buckinghamshire
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You'll find most modern cars run at 85-95 degrees but the ECU just averages out the values to make the gauge show 90 all the time. Every car since my Corsa has done that, even the MX5
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Gary
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Registered: 22nd Nov 06
Location: West Yorkshire
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If you make it run cooler your MPG will plummet.
My old corsa derv ran cold all the time and cost a pissing fortune to run
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