Engine does not reach running temperature

From : rayjor

Q: i have a 1995 dodge ram 1500 pickup. i have recently replaced the thermostat because my temperature gauge never got above 135-140 degrees. i installed a 195 degree thermostat and still the temperature of the engine does not go beyond about 140. any ideas could the thermostat i installed also be bad .

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From : rayjor

i am believing the dash gauge. what other way is there to measure temperature .

From : geekboy

thermorature i am believing the dash gauge. what other way is there to measure temperature .

From : big al

i have a 1995 dodge ram 1500 pickup. i have recently replaced the thermostat because my temperature gauge never got above 135-140 degrees. i installed a 195 degree thermostat and still the temperature of the engine does not go beyond about 140. any ideas could the thermostat i installed also be bad what are you using to measure the temperature or are you believing the dash gauge al .

From : bob

geekboy wrote thermorature i am believing the dash gauge. what other way is there to measure temperature i think he means thermometer get the engine up to operating temp or pretty close with the radiator cap off. dont rev the engine or youll get wet. when the dash gauge gets to 140* stick a thermometer in there and see what you get. if the gauge is reading low that could be a problem. if the computer thinks its still cold it will run rich and youll waste fuel burn out the cats and foul the plugs. how to check the computer you ask i dont know. -- ..bob arrived 2006 fxdi red. 1997 hd fxdwg - turbocharged stolen 11/26/05 in denver 1hd1gel10vy3200010 co license j5822z 2001 dodge dakota qc 5.9/4x4/3.92 1966 mustang coupe - daily driver 1965 ffr cobra - 427w efi damn fast. .

From : rayjor

thanks! ill do that today and report back. .