Theoretically it would run cooler. The temperature rating on a thermostat tells you it's fully open position. So when the coolant temp reaches 160 then coolant will be allowed to flow to the radiator. Where as the 190 will open 30 degress warmer. And generally a lower temp is better. Just make sure you replace it with the OEM for the winter... or your engine won't warm up enough when it's cold.
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Some cars have ground wires connected on the Thermostat housing bolts & the wires break. SOME aftermarket Thermostats (EL CHEEPO'S) are total JUNK.NAME Brands are best 2 go with.HOPEFULLY (IT) is installed correctly-SOME U have a 50/50 chance -The thremo Bulb goes away from the radiator .
That would be the thermostat.
By itself, the thermostat would have to be stuck closed causing a severe overheat condition to cause a loss of power.
need to be more specific. what model chevy?
Probably a 195 (F) degree thermostat. That would be what the system is designed for.
Yes, given that there aren't other issues with the cooling system. Is the fan in good shape? Is the fan shroud in good shape, or even there at all? Has the cooling system been flushed recently? If all of these things are in good working order, then yes, a 160 degree thermostat will obviously run cooler than a 195 degree thermostat will. One more question... Is the radiator big enough? That is the next question after you have eliminated possible problems with everything else.
It would depend on the degree thermostat installed, probably 195 degrees F.
It would have a 195 degree thermostat so it would be in that range.
Check your heater core. ANSWER I'm not a mechanic but isn't the thermostat supposed to be a 190 F unit. With a 160 F the engine would run cooler , read cooler on the guage, and the heat from your heater wouldn't get as warm as it should ( just like what happens when a 190 degree F. thermostat sticks open )
It would have a 195 degree thermostat installed so take it from there.
Today's computer controlled engines are designed to run on a very tight set of parameters. Simply changing the thermostat to a 180 degree would change timing, fuel mixtures, etc. Not necessarily for the best without reprogramming.
Assuming you mean a 2001 Taurus, original equipment would be a 195 degree F thermostat.
The thermostat is stuck open and needs to be replaced.
About one degree cooler by the equator and five degrees cooler by the ice caps.
I would replace the thermostat. This sounds like the thermostat is stuck open.
Engine will run coolerIt may be less fuel efficient if the factory design requires a 195The heater would not be as warm.Engine will run coolerIt may be less fuel efficient if the factory design requires a 195The heater would not be as warm.