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Jul 7, 2014 | 09:34 AM

#11

USAF93

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From: Hampton, VA

I think I'm good then. I get a consistent 13mpg and the gauge does rise and the hose does get hot.

Jul 7, 2014 | 09:45 AM

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tanman90

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From: Jonesboro, AR

Yeah I'd say your good. Running a teeny bit on the cool side won't hurt ya.

Jul 7, 2014 | 01:17 PM

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Crownman

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Originally Posted by tanman90

If the top radiator hose is hot then the thermostat is open. Closed loop is like the "cold start mode" I guess you could say. More gas is used until the engine is up to operating temp then the fuel/air ratios are adjusted accordingly. This is how I understand it anyways.

you have it backwards. The vehicle starts in open loop and then goes into closed loop.