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Old 03-17-2011, 07:40 AM
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Oil doesn't start to break down until around 265. 200 is nothing to worry about. The 454 in my motorhome has a 195 thermostat which means the nominal engine temp is around 200. Most newer cars run 200 or more all the time.
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