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Thermostat: Specifications

A minimum engine operating temperature of 88 to 93°C (192 to 199°F). Also, the thermostat will automatically reach wide open, to accommodate unrestricted flow to the radiator as temperature of the coolant rises in hot weather to around 104°C (220°F).