Q: Thermometer replacement

asked by on May 20, 2016

The thermostat on my car went out so I bought one and replaced it myself. For this particular make and model, I was offered two types--either for temperatures up to 180 or up to 195. I chose the 195 thermometer, which I installed and it works fine. Did I chose the right one?

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