Thread: Overheating Issue

Originally Posted by 02NavyBlue

Well in your situation I don't think a lower t-stat will help much. As of now, a correctly operating 195° t-stat at 212° engine temp, would be just as wide open as a lower temp t-stat. Going lower is for when you want your car to run at lower than 200°. What coolant is in the car as of now? I'd flush the system and replace the t-stat with a 195°(stock temp) And did you make sure nothing was blocking the front of the radiator/condenser? It seems to be running right at the temperature that the cooling fans come on, meaning more air flow is what's keeping it cool.

I figured running lower than 200° in Dallas heat is what I should be shooting for. As for what coolant is in right now is, last flush and refill was about 60,000 miles ago and is the orange dex-cool. But recently, with the leaks, t-stat, water pump and tension assembly replacement, it's been topped off with the prestone 50/50 and water. Nothing is blocking the radiator/condenser.