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Changed out my Fan Belt and now the radiator temps never rise above 160 degrees -- even in Florida weather.

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Something wrong with your thermometer?

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Sounds like maybe your old belt was slipping. Good enough reason to replace it.

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Install a 180° thermostat!

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I would think most people would be happy with that problem.

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I don't like for my engines to run that cool.

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I’d be delighted to have that issue. I’ve been pulling my hair out trying to figure out where my chronic overheating is coming from.

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I agree, You need to run your engine hot enough to boil off condensation and unburned fuel byproducts that naturally accumulate within the crankcase. If the oil does not reach a high enough temperature, these contaminants remain suspended, leading to sludge formation and accelerated engine wear.

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Causes of overheating:

1. Bad radiator
2. Loose or worn out fan belt
3. Too retarded or too advanced timing
4. Too lean fuel/air ratio
5. Clogged radiator and/or engine
6. Rust, scale, sludge coating engine cooling cavities
7. Bad thermostat (enlarge holes in flange)
8. Bad water pump (highly unlikely)