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Hobo2
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May 30, 2018

oil temp hit 260 degrees , whats the best synethic oil

Towing my DRV up and past Vail ,CO. on I70 east my oil temp hit 260 degrees, transmission never went over 209 degrees. How hot can the oil get. Whats the best oil for heavy towing.2016 f350 dually
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Hobo2
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Jun 03, 2018
I got caught behind a few semi's on the climb up to vail. 2nd gear 3000rpm, traffic was heavy on te climb. 50 degrees outside. rest area attop of climb said 10,400 feet elevation. i didn't think about turning auto air off. The whole rig is about 29500 lbs.Temp hit 260 degrees last half mile.

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