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10/16/12, 06:49 PM

1998v6

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how hot is my engine supposed to be until my fan kicks on because i never hear it running its a 98

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10/16/12, 07:41 PM

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I believe 180 F but I'm just guessing. That number sounds familiar so that's my best guess. Maybe even 190

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10/16/12, 07:47 PM

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Okay from what I've found the 3.8l up to 2004 came with 192F one in it and you could change it to a 180F to make it kick in a little sooner

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10/16/12, 08:22 PM

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Okay from what I've found the 3.8l up to 2004 came with 192F one in it and you could change it to a 180F to make it kick in a little sooner

ok well when im sitting in traffic on a normal day like around 70ish or even inthe 60's it still gets up to 210

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10/17/12, 05:10 AM

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I say go ahead and put a different thermostat in

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10/17/12, 06:34 AM

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Your fan is set to kick on over 200 degrees. 210-220ish. Normal operating temp of your car is over 200. Thermostat will help keep it cooler especially while cruising but in traffic the fan will still wait for the preset temp.

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10/17/12, 07:25 AM

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^^ This !!!

stock stat is 195* iirc. Don't confuse thermost operation, fan operation, etc. a 195 stat doesn't mean that is the operating temp. just like Al stated normal operating temp is around 200* and fans will kick in around 210 ish. don't jump the gun just yet.