engine temp
Sep 7, 2012 | 02:58 PM
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If it was constantly shifting then i can see it heating up. But if it stayed in one gear and was heating up, something was slipping.
But thats no excuse for the coolant to heat up. Did you have to keep the throttle down pretty good to keep up the speed? Theres not that many hills down there in LA on 55.
My buddys dad had a tahoe they towed their camper with and it stayed up around 240*. Dealership told him that was normal...
Next time try slowing down some and drop a gear to see what happens. Ive towed a crapton more than my truck was rated for and nothing heated up past normal.
But thats no excuse for the coolant to heat up. Did you have to keep the throttle down pretty good to keep up the speed? Theres not that many hills down there in LA on 55.
My buddys dad had a tahoe they towed their camper with and it stayed up around 240*. Dealership told him that was normal...
Next time try slowing down some and drop a gear to see what happens. Ive towed a crapton more than my truck was rated for and nothing heated up past normal.
Sep 7, 2012 | 02:59 PM
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Sep 7, 2012 | 03:04 PM
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I have washed the AC condensor and Radiator on my truck and you would be amazed how much crap gets stuck in there.
Sep 7, 2012 | 03:04 PM
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Sep 7, 2012 | 03:07 PM
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But im now thinking 4.88s are going to go in the truck.
Sep 7, 2012 | 03:08 PM
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I might try and do that this weekend.
Sep 7, 2012 | 03:12 PM
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