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205 degree thermostat?

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Old 07-04-2012, 11:00 AM
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Default 205 degree thermostat?
Are these avilable for my truck? Or maybe 207 or 210?
 
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Old 07-06-2012, 06:18 PM
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why would u want a hotter temp? my truck runs a constant 190* and doesnt move unless i tow 20k lbs up 12% grade and then and only then does it move up to 210
 
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Old 07-11-2012, 08:29 PM
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Fuel milage will go up a bit.
 
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Old 07-12-2012, 11:38 AM
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iv never heard that.
 
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Old 07-13-2012, 07:21 AM
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So far my 203* Tstat on my 7.3 has been pretty much a waste of money. It might bump up MPG but not enough to notice. IMHO.
 
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Old 07-14-2012, 10:35 AM
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Ah ok. I guess Ill look at other things.
 
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