[V8] Re: Cold killing gas mileage

[Buchholz, Steven]

... if the coolant temp gauge was indicating below the normal operating
range after the engine had been running for a long time you have a bad
thermostat ... always open ... that is exactly the situation I was
describing earlier on this thread with my 5kCSQ Avant ... 

Steve B
San Jose, CA (USA)
> 
> Well, I think I've fixed it.  I won't know for sure, but 
> after covering about 75% of the surface area of the radiator, 
> I was able to raise the temperature up above the first 
> quarter mark.  Gas mileage seems to have gotten better as 
> well.  I'll keep you guys posted.  
> Thanks again for all the input.  Guess that's what I get for 
> having an efficient radiator.