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Originally Posted by Ali Al-Chalabi
Sounds like it is probably functioning normally now. It should run around 90 on the highway and 90-100 or higher in traffic. After the thermostat starts to get old, it starts to open at a lower temperature. That is why a new thermostat makes the car run warmer.
An 87C Mercedes thermostat starts to open at 87C +/- 2C. It is only fully open at and above 102C. That means it will restrict coolant flow through the radiator at any temp below 102C.
Looks to me like they did fix it properly.
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Thank you Ali Al-Chalabi and the others that echoed his view. I do feel better knowing everything is as it should be, although I still like the idea of it being a bit cooler. Maybe next time I won't change the thermostat.
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I just couldn't give up on my 1995 E320.
I think it might be like always going back to that same bad relationship with an ex girlfriend.
You feel you love them too much, or you are just too stupid to know any better.
Flickr slideshow of my 1995 E320
http://www.flickr.com/photos/24145497@N06/sets/72157616572140057/