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Wrong. The normal operating temp starts at just over 140 when the computer goes into open loop. No matter what thermostat you put in the car, the engine warms up to normal operating temperatures just as fast, so you're not running rich at 170. In fact, you actually run leaner at 170 vs. 195...

Fuel mileage should go up slightly, and since engine temps are lower you get less sludge because the oil breaks down as a result of higher temps, not lower. Back in the day engines ran pretty cool. 160 thermostats were pretty common. Emission standards required a cleaner burn and part of...

If your 1995 is an OBD I system, so the thermostat should not trigger the CEL. OBD II cars will trigger a CEL if the thermostat is too cool because (tree hugger reasons). A 180 should work fine. Take your car to an auotzone store and ask them to get and WRITE DOWN the exact codes they...

The Taurus/Sable twins use a Duratec 30 as well as a crappy Vulcan SOHC 3.0, but they are front wheel drive and will not mate to the RWD Lincoln LS transmission. The Mazda 6, same. Additionally the Mazda 6 has been reworked and won't swap into a Taurus at this point (possibly because of the...

Gonna buy one. Thanks oddball!

I want one !! But I have a V-6...

Dimensionally, the ENGINE will fit, but I don't know about the turbos and piping. You will also be required to change your transmission as there is no bell housing adapter for 3.5 EB to the 5r55 transmission. A T5 or T56 manual along with a few others are available to fit with aftermarket bell...

True as that may be, anybody else looking for replacement carpet, such as myself, might be interested in the info.

Note: Yes, I know this is an old thread. Good info better late than never. Contact stockinteriors.com. There is a link at the top of the Lincoln selection page to allow orders for un-listed cars. Might be a bit more than the price for a Mk VIII, but still a better custom option than the...

His last post was in January. I think I may be out of luck.

PM sent. Wonder if it's still available...

I thought this was important enough to put to rest, if possible. There didn't seem to be a very clear consensus.

Good luck and I look forward to seeing some pictures.

You've got the stock wheels that I'd like to have for my '02. Love the machined look on those. The '03 has so many little refinements over the '02, but nothing a little blood, sweat, and money can't fix.

Just got hold of a nice 02 V6 Lincoln LS with a measly 80,000 miles. It sat for a while so needed some attention, but I enjoy working on my cars. Already got a few useful insights from some of the posts on these boards. I find there is a lot of how-to information that I've come to expect...