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Blckdak
Dodge Dakota


7/03/2001
14:26:41

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Before I ask the service dept, for those who haven't done thermostat changes or anything to the cooling system, what is the temp gauge reading on your Daks? Where should it be? I notice when i idle in traffic (not moving anywhere or crawling) it can reach dead center at 210 and then the fan kicks on, it then drops alittle. Is this the reason for the 180 t-stat?
Thanks for the info.

2000 CC 4x4 Sport Z-Tube/Magnaflow/Runnin Amsoil



mike
Dodge Dakota


7/03/2001
15:12:46

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That seems to be normal-as long as the fan comes on and the temp drops when it does. What kind of climate?
The 180T-stat is to allow the motor to run cooler.
Mine usually hangs around 190-200



MACE
Dodge Dakota
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7/03/2001
15:22:21

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Gauges, I just posted a question about stinking gauges...

My temp gauge has no numbers, has 4 lines, a C, the temp symbol, and a H...at straight up in the middle of the temp symbol, what temp does this represent?

Where should 180 show?

BTW, with the stock 195 t-stat, I was just left of the center of the temp symbol, with a 180 t-stat, now running just right of the 2nd line (or first line past the C)



Blckdak
Dodge Dakota


7/03/2001
17:25:53

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Seattle climate. Doesnt get really hot here but we do have our days of 90 degrees and since its been getting warmer here i just happend to be paying more attention to my temp gauge making sure everything is allright.
Thanks



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