chevrolet cavalier 2000

2000 CHEVROLET CAVALIER
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Hi

My engine temperature gauge is around 100 deg when i'm stuck in the traffic for a long time but when i'm on open road it's just below 90. I'm thinking my thermostat opens at 98 deg, so i want to put one that has lower temperature rating. If i do this will it affect the performance of the car or in other words is this a safe to do. Also i checked the level of my antifreeze it seems to be fine. Thanks for the help in advance.
May 3, 2006 at 3:28 PM
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LOSONE
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Your engine is designed to run about 100C or 212 F. Do not change the T-stat your engine performance and emissions will drop. A T-stat controls the minimum operating temperature of an engine.
May 3, 2006 at 3:37 PM
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