What temp does your stat go . 92 degrees stat

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Hi I just replaced my stat on my e220 . As it was stuck open I noticed the one I bought is a 92 degrees and didn't no of this was too hot for the car . What temp do you guys have cheers
 

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That is the correct temp Luke.
The older thermostats were 87c, now they are 92c
 
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Ahh right thanks for clearing that mate . Any idea why they changed it thanks
 

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Only guessing but could be the newer models are happy running hotter?
 
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It looks like 100 on the temp gauge but I spoke it lights up another bar as over 90 degrees
 
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Not sure what are advantages/disadvantages of running hotter
 

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Not sure what are advantages/disadvantages of running hotter

Hotter engines are more efficient
Colder engines are more powerful
 

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Hotter engines are more efficient
Colder engines are more powerful
Exactly this.

Hotter temps also reduce emissions and your heater works better in winter.
Seem to recall the 129 is an 82 degree one.
 
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Ok thanks for replying mines a 2003 e220 diesel . I was worried about it running too hot in summer or do u think this be ok . I wasn't sure what there ment to run as mine never got above 60 since I owned it cheers
 

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What temperature rating was the old one? It should be stamped on it.
 
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Not sure I'll have to look . Although his went on autodata and says
Thermostat (primary/secondary) open
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83-87

So probley ment to be a 88 one
 

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An 87/88 would be my thought for a car of that age.
 
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Ok do u think it harm it
 

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Unlikely but I'd personally prefer the correct one.
 
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Ok Steve do u think the 92 will be ok
 

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92 will be fine, my 270 had a 92 degree one and it was fine including runs in mid summer around mountains without it over heating
 

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