So let's say someone does shorter drives, could you counter that with a hotter thermostat?
And maybe removing the fan.
(On my psd, I just had to replace my water pump. Pulled out a 180° Thermostat and put in a 205, fubared the fan clutch getting it off, so I didn't put it back on. Also if you have never pulled your radiator, I would highly recommend it. Mine had all kinds of junk stuck in the front of it. Looked like stuff from the hood liner plus a lot of dirt and crap. I don't know how it wasnt overheating before? Also cleaned the inside with some clr, which I knew would cause it to leak, as I could see some sca dropout on the outside.
So now with the clean radiator, 205 thermostat, and no fan, it only runs slightly hotter than before, but takes way longer to get there. I suspect the higher temp gauge reading is from the 25° hotter thermostat.)
I sure towing would be different, but my daily drive involves about 70% or so city driving, no towing.
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