C420sailor
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- Joined
- July 29, 2008
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- City, State
- Long Island, NY
- Year, Model & Trim Level
- 98 XLT SOHC, 99 EB 5.0L
98 XLT w/ SOHC motor. Stock thermostat replaced a few years ago. Radiator is pretty new, too.
Noticed lately that she is a little slow coming up to temp. And if I turn the heat on, the needle swings to the left a good amount.
Hooked up the OBD2 today. Ambient temp of 48°. While driving, heat on or off, she gets no warmer than 174°. Idling, 165-172°, depending on whether heat is on or off.
Should I throw a thermostat at it?
Noticed lately that she is a little slow coming up to temp. And if I turn the heat on, the needle swings to the left a good amount.
Hooked up the OBD2 today. Ambient temp of 48°. While driving, heat on or off, she gets no warmer than 174°. Idling, 165-172°, depending on whether heat is on or off.
Should I throw a thermostat at it?