Coolant flush and 180* t-stat..much better

[95GTvert[bv12]]

Well the last few weeks my car would ping like mad after runing it hard for a min or so....and it was runing realy hot....so i got pissed and flushed the coolant...first time in a long time i have done this...then i swap in a 180* t-stat and now it is like it used to be years ago it just won't get hot...(stock Guage) i was even running it hard in 99* heat with the A/C and i heard one little ping i think but the temp guage wont go above R anymore before i was close to pegging it.....sorry i am just happy that this fixed my problem.

 

[SPDU4IA]

jeez, i think i should do the same now

 

[Wi Stang]

I was wondering what temperature the stock thermostat opens at? I am hopefully going to get some time in the next week to put my Performer intake on, and figured it would be a good time to replace the stock one. Might as well throw a 180 on also.

 

[94GTLaserRC]

With the age of our cars, I dont see why EVERYONE doesnt do the flush EVERY year before the heat of summer hits??

RC

 

[mo_dingo]

With the age of our cars, I dont see why EVERYONE doesnt do the flush EVERY year before the heat of summer hits??

RC

Very good point. I flushed mine about 7 months ago. I think I will do it again + change to a 180* tstat.
Scott

 

[95GTvert[bv12]]

With the age of our cars, I dont see why EVERYONE doesnt do the flush EVERY year before the heat of summer hits??

RC

BECAUSE I AM LAZY!!!!!