Discussion in 'Dodge Challenger General Discussions' started by SRT-Tom, Jul 21, 2020.

Tstats and Engine Temperature

By SRT-Tom · Jul 21, 2020 · 2.1K
  1. Jul 21, 2020 at 10:45 AM #1
    SRT-Tom

    SRT-Tom Well-Known Member Staff Member Super Moderator Article Writer

    Posts:
    7,093
    Likes Received:
    2,222
    Joined:
    Oct 2, 2011
    Location:
    southern New Jersey
    SRT-Tom submitted a new Article:

    Tstats and Engine Temperature

    Read more about this article here...
     
  2. Jul 21, 2020 at 11:18 AM #2
    Katshot

    Katshot Full Access Member

    Posts:
    1,136
    Likes Received:
    280
    Joined:
    Mar 28, 2020
    Location:
    Florida
    A couple rules of thumb regarding thermostats:
    1. The engine temp the T-stat maintains isn't optimal for either performance or emissions. Rather, it's a compromise.
    2. Removing a T-stat in some cars will cause overheating.