when i drive the car normally through town and stuff the coolant gauge is about in the middle (1/2). when i go on the highway after about 8 min. into the ride the gauge is down to the bottom( maybe 1/8) so its running alot cooler. is this alright? will it effect anything? better or worse gas mileage on highway?

have a new thermostat that opens sooner and C&R custom radiator

 

has anyone even looked at this thread other then me? i guess ill answer the question myself... noooooooo

 

As long as it reaches operating temp. before you take it to redline it should be fine.

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mine is the same way. in the winter i put cardboard in front of the radiator so that it warms up within a lifetime. i'd say as long as its warmed up, you'll be ok. its more harmfull to an engine if you cool the oil too much, than it is to cool the coolant too much.

 

Isn't VTEC engagment dependant on temp though?