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Old 05-21-2007, 10:05 AM
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Originally Posted by BLKRUBI
110 degrees is way off, it's probably more around 195. Vehicles usually operate in the 180-210 range.
Yes I had to edit that, my brain knew what I meant, but my fingers didn't.
They are a 210* t-stat. Sorry.
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Old 05-21-2007, 11:04 AM
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Originally Posted by fathomgreencamaro
I bought a 16 oz. bottle of Royal Purple's
Purple Ice coolant additive yesterday.
($14..99)

It's supposed to drop the coolant temp.
by 15-30 degrees.

I haven't seen any drop in the temp guage
yet?

Any comments or experience with this stuff?

Have I been snake oiled?
You definately got snake oiled. It might increase the boiling point but it won't lower the temp, your thermostat will make sure of that.
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Old 05-21-2007, 11:10 AM
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I heard it drains your suspension height out, and may stain the paint...
















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Old 05-21-2007, 01:34 PM
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Temp. and oil pressure gauges in most modern vehicles are designed to read a certain optimal point if the "actual" reading stays within a given range. In other words, your temp or oil pressure can fluctuate a certain amount and the stock gauge will not show any difference (keeps unneccesary warranty service calls down). Change to a good aftermarket gauge and sending unit and you will see differences.
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Old 05-21-2007, 03:05 PM
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I remember that JK. It was on Pimp my Ride....

That's yours right Happy?
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Old 05-21-2007, 05:12 PM
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Originally Posted by im4degreesaboveu
right here in tx (porter to be exact)
my point exactly.... what do rednecks know about making motor oil?
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Old 05-21-2007, 07:16 PM
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Originally Posted by bobtail82
I'v used it before and it does help ,but only if your temp is higher than it should be, example would be low speed crawling at high rpm for extended periods
tony
That's what led me to try it. Bumper to bumper traffic
in 90+ heat.

Hey, I took a shot.
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its works in mine, I dont give a shit what anyone says about snake oil....
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Originally Posted by Piginajeep
its works in mine, I dont give a shit what anyone says about snake oil....
Well, it can't hurt and might help in a prolonged idling
situation.
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Old 05-22-2007, 09:26 AM
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Originally Posted by Piginajeep
its works in mine, I dont give a shit what anyone says about snake oil....
Your Jeep runs 15-30 cooler than everyone elses????? Even with a stock t stat???

New cars are designed to run at a certain operating temp, your gas mileage has got to suck because your vehicle isn't getting up to nomal operating temp.

I seriously doudt that your additive made any difference.
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