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Mar 17, 2004 | 08:58 AM

Elvis1977

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Thermostat question

At what mileage should I replace my thermostat? My original thermostat has 119k.

Mar 17, 2004 | 09:37 AM

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Re: Thermostat question (Elvis1977)

are you having problems?

Mar 17, 2004 | 09:48 AM

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Re: Thermostat question (jwogen1)

I changed my radiator fluid and the needle at the gauge is pointing below half-way when engine is hot. It is slightly lower than before after the radiator flush was done.

Mar 17, 2004 | 09:55 AM

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Re: Thermostat question (Elvis1977)

thats where mine sits, generally a flush or added fluid will do that--you are freshining up the coolant system

Mar 17, 2004 | 10:02 AM

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Re: Thermostat question (jwogen1)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by jwogen1 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">thats where mine sits, generally a flush or added fluid will do that--you are freshining up the coolant system</TD></TR></TABLE>

You are correct sah...