Cool running

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JohnL

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266 months

Thursday 17th April 2003
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I've seen a number of adverts for thermostats that run an engine cooler than the manufacturer's orginal. Why do this?

As far as I recall (from long ago thermodynamics lectures), the higher the engine temperature the more efficient (power and fuel) it will be.

Have I misremembered or is there another benefit in running an engine cool that outweighs this?