I have purchased 180degree thermostat but i have been advised not to install it as it could cause problems and just use a normal thermostat as an engine runs better between 88-90 and this thermostat would run at 80 is this right any thoughts

Anyone got any thoughts

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 I read somewhere, can't remember where atmo, that an engine runs more efficiently when it is hotter.

I have had one fitted for 3 years now. Had it done when I had the timing belt and whatnot done at Awesome

Pat:

I have had one fitted for 3 years now. Had it done when I had the timing belt and whatnot done at Awesome

 Has it affected the running of the engine. Has it improved/worsened fuel economy.

Thats what a mechanic told me that an engine runs better at 88-92 and with that the engine expands and shrinks due to the temperature so it will cause problems as it's not running at efficient temperature  

dubster67:

Pat:

I have had one fitted for 3 years now. Had it done when I had the timing belt and whatnot done at Awesome

 Has it affected the running of the engine. Has it improved/worsened fuel economy.

apologies, I had only just seen this.

I noticed absolutely no difference after having it fitted.