1997 SL2 Thermostat Temperature

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SMOKE133
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I need to change my thermostat in SL2. When I'm looking around, I founding that there is more than one option for degrees for the thermostat. What is the best option of degrees should I put on my car if I live in Michigan(180, 185, or 195)? Also, what is the best brand for thermostats?
Mar 22, 2006 at 4:41 AM
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PEPPERMRJ
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Welcome to the forum. :)

The owners manual for my 96 SC2 calls for a 192/195 stat. I would not run anything cooler. I always liked stant. Bu sure to use the little cardboard tube/tool to remove and replace it into the housing. I have seen people break the housing when they tried to do it wihtout it. It will be included with stant stats.
Mar 22, 2006 at 9:44 AM

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Install a 192/195-degree thermostat rather than a cooler 180 or 185 unit. A Stant thermostat is recommended; use the cardboard tube tool included with it when removing and installing the thermostat to avoid breaking the housing.

Conversation Summary

The owner of a 1997 SL2 in Michigan asked whether a 180-, 185-, or 195-degree thermostat was best and which brand to choose. The expert said a 1996 SC2 manual specifies a 192/195 thermostat and advised against running anything cooler. Stant was recommended, along with using its included cardboard tube tool so the housing is not broken during replacement.

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