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  1. milesaldrich
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    September 8th, 2011 08:01 PM #1
    Anybody uses this type of thermostat and thermoswitch? - It will activate at 80 degrees C. Lower than stock temperature. Check here. http://www.sulit.com.ph/index.php/vi...ostat+civic+es.

    IS it safe to use to kind? THANKS
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    September 9th, 2011 10:07 AM #2
    if daily driver, i suggest stick with stock/OEM thermostat and thermoswitch.
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    September 9th, 2011 10:58 PM #3
    im running more or less 1,200 kilometer a week sir. Do my car deserves a cooler thermostat?
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    September 9th, 2011 11:56 PM #4
    Quote Originally Posted by milesaldrich View Post
    im running more or less 1,200 kilometer a week sir. Do my car deserves a cooler thermostat?
    your engine will perform best at the stock temp. if you will lower the operating temp, the ECU will make the engine run richer to make it "warmer".

    if you want to make your car run "cooler", invest in all aluminum radiator nalang.
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