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Originally Posted by ProTouring442
I am not trying to call anyone out here, but the temperature of the thermostat will have little effect on whether or not the car overheats. The thermostat is simply a regulator and if all is working well in the cooling system, it will determine the temperature at which the engine runs.
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Bill
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Right. Once the temp goes past the thermostat setting, it doesn't matter if it's a 160 or a 220.
My quick thought. If it runs hot at idle but not on the highway, not enough airflow. If it runs hot on the highway, but not at slow speeds; not enough radiator.