195 degree stat or stock??

[barnbiketom]

i got cold and the 180 wasn't doing it. I went to 195 and get a lot of heat now. all else is good.. just the extra 15 degrees makes this old guy happy.. but is there any bad result of a 195 that will happen??

maybe the motor will like hotter beter = more gas mileage ???

i have good flow thru the heater core, doors all working and good airflow in all positions, just when the weather is cold it wouldn't get ME WARM with a ragtop full of airleeks haahah

[fixkick]

its good, all new cars run like this.
it is ok.
1/2 mile more per gallon
make EGR work and more mpg.

stay warm !

[gorkyb]

Hello barnbiketom, I've been running 195F thermostat for a couple of years now without any issues (that seem related to the thermostat anyway)

[fixkick]

me to since, 2005. it make the engine more efficient and radiator can cool better (Carnot laws)
the fact is suzuki sells it as an option, i have the p/n.

[barnbiketom]

the only thing that alarms me, is the smell and stench of burning off of all the 22 years worth of crap everywhere, but after a few days it is dimininishing.

not that there are any leaks, but it just "SMELLED" hotter you know ??? all is good now!! thanks guys the Smurfmobile is good

[fixkick]

12-15deg hotter
but id bet the ECu now holds closed loop, and gets 28mpg.
and when that happens all that old crap on the engine burns off,
many old kicks , have not seen closed loop in 5years.
it's now burning all the fuel.
congrats !

[barnbiketom]

thanks for the congrats!!!
yesterday i looked in front and saw coolant DRIPPING OOH NOOOOOOOOO

it was merely a loose upper hose clamp.
needless to say now they are ALL re-tightned.. cold weather brings out the worst huh

[fixkick]

yes, let the system hit 12 to 14psi, and then look for leaks.. you car will be nice and warm this winter. cheers to you.

[barnbiketom]

im 61 and will never be warm haaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa

but it is much much better... thanks !!):

[fixkick]

85F in texas ,yesterday... heheheheheheheh