burning oil?

[abatzis2@hotmail.com (Michael Abatzis)]

i've never understood this logic. let's for a moment assume that coolant 
temp in a warmed up engine is >100' (which i think is valid). at this point, 
both low and hi temp tstats are open, and coolant is going through both 
radiators. how are these two engines different at this point, and why would 
they run at different operating temps? yes, the lo temp stat would open 
earlier (say 70'), which may mean that it takes the engine longer to reach 
it's max operating temp, but i say it would still equilibrate at the same 
operating temp.


-Michael Abatzis
Hotlanta! GA
1988 Scirocco 2L 16v RIP-->parting, finally taking orders: 
www.learnlink.emory.edu/~mabatzi/mikes_page1.html
1987 Scirocco 2L 16v...


>From: "L F" <rocco16v@netzero.net>

>Thermostats use a wax pellet.
>Whether a low-temp 'stat will let your engine run cooler depends on whether 
>your radiator has excess cooling capacity or not.  If it does, your engine 
>will run cooler.  If it does not, your engine will run at the temp that it 
>stabilizes at, as determined by rad capacity to lose heat and the engine's 
>heat output.
>Larry
>   ----- Original Message -----


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