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catkins
Explorer II
Aug 06, 2018

Driving diesel in very HOT temps - 103+ and long grades

OK - new to me issue of excessive temps in the NW and needing to drive from Seattle to Spokane over Snoqualmie Pass and through the Vantage grade.(lots of long grades up and down) Temps are expected...
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flagstickfrank
Explorer
Aug 06, 2018
Just drove the same route (Seattle to San Diego) last week in a 36' DP,
300 hp CAT pulling a Honda. No problems and the outside temp. was 100+ most of the way. I did downshift to keep revs at or near 2000, the heat gauge didn't get above midway. Secret is don't get in a hurry and use your flashers below 45 mph. Just sit back and enjoy the scenery, it's beautiful.

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