I had the intake gaskets replaced and truck is still running a little warm. about 210 when i am pulling a trailer, I am going to flush out dex here shortly and go green and put in new thermo because i have been getting that check engine light cant remember code but its something about truck not getting to certain temp. soon enough, anyway i am hoping a flush and fill and new thermo will solve it otherwise i may need a tranny cooler? I haul a little 6x10 with a lawn more twice a week...
Brad
Truck still running a little hot!
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Re: Truck still running a little hot!
210* is about right! Junking the dex should have happened long ago.
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Re: Truck still running a little hot!
+1 on 210* being about right...
For average running, short trips few stops I see right at 200* with Green.
With a 5x9 U-Haul, short-run and long-run both, I am seeing 210* whether loaded down or near empty. Make sure when the change is made, whoever does it, do a FULL FLUSH. Don't let them just drain the tanks and refill with green. It will take them just a little longer for them to do it right, but don't let them skimp on it. The shop that did mine WAS going to just flush/fill all in one sweep. I had them empty the tank and use just water until the output came out clear (or darned near), then let them put the green juice in.
For average running, short trips few stops I see right at 200* with Green.
With a 5x9 U-Haul, short-run and long-run both, I am seeing 210* whether loaded down or near empty. Make sure when the change is made, whoever does it, do a FULL FLUSH. Don't let them just drain the tanks and refill with green. It will take them just a little longer for them to do it right, but don't let them skimp on it. The shop that did mine WAS going to just flush/fill all in one sweep. I had them empty the tank and use just water until the output came out clear (or darned near), then let them put the green juice in.