lower engine temp
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omargadea12
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lower engine temp
Hey guys, is there any way to change coolant temp sender to a lower temp like 195 degrees without affecting the PCM? I'm just thinking it may perform better and still having the trans issue but when the car is cold the trans runs good. Thanks
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RJolly87
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Re: lower engine temp
180* thermostat and PCM reprogram (not sure how that works on '95) or fan override.
The temp sender only reports what the temperature actually is, and changing it won't affect anything unless it's reporting the wrong temperature or otherwise failed.
The temp sender only reports what the temperature actually is, and changing it won't affect anything unless it's reporting the wrong temperature or otherwise failed.
~Randall~
1993 Buick Park Avenue - 197k - Some odds and ends done - Simply won't die
1994 Buick Regal - 78k - Bone stock - Always ready for a good kicking
1990 Oldsmobile 88 - Gone to a better place
1993 Buick Park Avenue - 197k - Some odds and ends done - Simply won't die
1994 Buick Regal - 78k - Bone stock - Always ready for a good kicking
1990 Oldsmobile 88 - Gone to a better place
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RJolly87
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Re: lower engine temp
But, this is a temporary solution at best. If your concerns are transmission based, you may want to look at perhaps a bigger transmission cooler, or go for the fan override to keep the fans running. Transmission issues tend to only get worse, and you may be on borrowed time already depending on the issue.
What is going on with yours?
What is going on with yours?
~Randall~
1993 Buick Park Avenue - 197k - Some odds and ends done - Simply won't die
1994 Buick Regal - 78k - Bone stock - Always ready for a good kicking
1990 Oldsmobile 88 - Gone to a better place
1993 Buick Park Avenue - 197k - Some odds and ends done - Simply won't die
1994 Buick Regal - 78k - Bone stock - Always ready for a good kicking
1990 Oldsmobile 88 - Gone to a better place
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nos4blood70
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Re: lower engine temp
You can throw a 180* stat in there and it'll run a little cooler while moving.
But yes, what are your issues?
But yes, what are your issues?
-Car Guy Carl
"Penelope" - 2003 SLE - 250k Miles
"Sydney" - 2000 Honda S2000 - 101k miles
"Penelope" - 2003 SLE - 250k Miles
"Sydney" - 2000 Honda S2000 - 101k miles
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RJolly87
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Re: lower engine temp
I just took a dive
http://www.pontiacbonnevilleclub.com/fo ... 44840.html
Did you follow any of the suggestions in your last thread at all?
http://www.pontiacbonnevilleclub.com/fo ... 44840.html
Did you follow any of the suggestions in your last thread at all?
~Randall~
1993 Buick Park Avenue - 197k - Some odds and ends done - Simply won't die
1994 Buick Regal - 78k - Bone stock - Always ready for a good kicking
1990 Oldsmobile 88 - Gone to a better place
1993 Buick Park Avenue - 197k - Some odds and ends done - Simply won't die
1994 Buick Regal - 78k - Bone stock - Always ready for a good kicking
1990 Oldsmobile 88 - Gone to a better place