should be at 190 degree F. Throw in a low temp thermostat in there. The higher temps are only for a marginal fuel economy and emissions crunch that Euro-Union regulated since the late 1990's which causes rapid acceleration and wear of all gaskets and seals and reduces peak power output and increases chances of misfiring.

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2003 4.6, esotril blue, over 215,000KM. Every previous owner failed to keep up the vehicle maintenance. Restoration project.