87foxgt

my therm is 180 but it runs at 220. whaT CAN I DO TO LOWER IT??????

FivePointOhh

when is it overheating? idle or driving or always?

87foxgt

it does not overheat it gos to 220 and stays there -when its idling or driving

FivePointOhh

i would verify your therm is working properly first or just get a new one.

87foxgt

I dont think its working right, but when i tested it to see what its running at i didnt use the therm for that reason. i do think i need a new therm. but is thieranything i can do to lower it from 220 to 180??

FivePointOhh

replace the therm. its not working right so if its not opening all the way your car will continuously run hot especially if rad, water pump and fan is working properly and you've flushed everything. its yours therm. have you verified everything is in working order and clean?

molegrip

I have heard of these water additives which are designed to lower the water temp by around 30 deg. I'm on the lookout for them in the shopsto see if they work.

'Water Wetter'
http://www.jegs.com/p/Red+Line+Oil/752191/10002/-1/10121

and

'Royal Purple'
http://www.jegs.com/p/Royal+Purple/747921/10002/-1/10121

87foxgt

yea i guess i should change my therm-ill let you kno how it turns out Thanks

HACKGT350

first you need to flush your system if your cooling system works right you wouldnt need that stuff

molegrip

Ok, after starting this thread about overheating,I can't find the link to start another one about tires.

Any help pls?