What should the thermostat be on a Dodge Ram?

Changed thermostat back to factory 195F since some moron before me had a 180F piece in it.

What’s the average temp of a 1996 Dodge Ram?

In the hot summer, I average about 180-190. My ’96 V10 runs at 195°F all the time unless I am pulling a steep hill at full throttle with 10,000# behind it, then it goes up to about 220°F. I read in another forum that the 180 tstat caused the fuelmix to run rich.

What’s the difference between a 160 and 190 thermostat?

Because of this they will run at the rated temperature of the thermostat and the thermostat will have to open and close regularly to maintain the temperature. A 160 degree thermostat won’t necessarily let your Blazer run cooler. That only means that the thermostat opens at 160 degrees.

What should the temp of a Dodge truck be?

It makes the truck run a little richer which also helps keep you from pinging. my 360, and 2 other rams in the family, both with 318 run in the range from 195-200 with the factory 195 degree stats. jhm…i wouldn’t think that with the stock stat the engine should run as hot as 215.

Is the 160 deg thermostat too low?

A 160 degree thermostat is way too low. If you have an overheating problem with a 180 degree t-stat, then you need to find the problem elsewhere. It is definatley going to do is help you run a little cooler. I have a hypertech 160 deg thermostat in my 94 Police Intereceptor Camaro and it definatley helps that LT1 run cooler.

Can a car run at a low temp with a low thermostat?

Once you’re moving, on the highway, with a 160 degree thermostat on a cooler day you could be cruising at 160-180 degrees (opening temp->designed operating temp). This is possible because the load on the engine is low and the outside temps are low.

Can a 70 Camaro have a 195 thermostat?

I never use a 195 in any car I own. My 70 Camaro came with a 195 from the factory, but I switched it to a 180 as soon as I had the chance. It has had a 180 ever since. The engine runs cooler so it lasts longer and performs better. Do you see drag racers running their cars for a half hour or more to heat them up to 200 degrees before their pass?

What kind of thermostat do I need for my 73 Mustang?

My ’73 has a mild 350 with aluminum intake, Q-jet and headers. It seems like I would want the lowest temperature rated thermostat to keep the engine running as cool as possible. Does that make sense? What about summertime idling in traffic? Once the thermostat is open, can the engine temp continue to climb?

What causes a Dodge Ram 1500 to overheat?

What are common reasons my Dodge Ram 1500 overheats? While there are a variety of reasons your Dodge Ram 1500 is overheating, the most common 3 are a coolant leak (water pump, radiator, hose etc.), the radiator fan, or a failed thermostat. When the radiator fans stop functioning properly, the engine temperature will rise.

What kind of temp does Dodge Ram run at?

Dead stock with 110,000 miles (have owned 1-year/25,000 miles) and a muffler MORE restrictive than stock. 87-octane, meets EPA mpg figures. Never pings, loaded or empty, highway or city . . . and no death flash.

What should I do if my water pump is overheating?

Was raising out of nowhere, so I parked and turned it off, let it cool of 10 mins and turned it back on but it was still hot but the coolant was cooling the engine to normal temp. Then it was fine, it keeps doing that randomly so I replaced the thermostat and the coolant temp.

Changed thermostat back to factory 195F since some moron before me had a 180F piece in it.

Is the Dodge Ram 1500 running hot or overheating?

Everyone has a theory, and most of them are correct in some situations. That’s whey we get so many questions! This one came in from the owner of a Dodge Ram 1500 in North Carolina and typifies the running hot or overheating problem and how hard to mail down it can be.

What’s the temp on a Dodge Ram when idle?

When I rev the engine, the temperature gauge moves slowly back to the 200° range, but when left to idle, it moves back up to 250°. It doesn’t move past that point, I was concerned that it would eventually move to the red line and overheat. After idling more than 30 minutes, it did not. I’ve had the water pump replaced about 8 months ago.

What should the temp of my Ram be?

Just depends how dirty the coolant was. mine runs about 200 solid all the time. 215 is too hot for the winter time, unless it’s loaded down. Check your coolant level. Your thermostat might be starting to stick also. If the cooling system test good then replace your thermostat and flush your cooling system.

What kind of temp does a 96 V10 run at?

My ’96 V10 runs at 195°F all the time unless I am pulling a steep hill at full throttle with 10,000# behind it, then it goes up to about 220°F. I read in another forum that the 180 tstat caused the fuelmix to run rich.

What does the thermostat say in Coachella Valley?

So when your Coachella Valley home feels like it’s a warm 80 degrees yet your thermostat says it’s a cool 70 degrees, you might think your thermostat is reading the wrong temperature.

Can a bad thermostat cause coolant to leak?

This can be noticeable in a variety of locations, but most commonly around the thermostat housing. This can eventually cause other coolant hoses to leak as well resulting in coolant often times leaking on the ground under your vehicle.

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What should the thermostat be on a Dodge Ram?