Radiator performance? Life expectancy?
Just thought I'd put this out to you guys, since you are all so smart!! :B Truck in sig, getting old. 393,500 K on the odometer. (244,509 miles) I noticed while towing 8000 pounds of trailer in ...
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When was the last time you changed out the anti-freeze? And it's possible the thermostat is losing its ability to open completely, and partially blocking flow.
My 2001 Dodge Cummins was tending to run a bit warmer than in the past. I drained and replaced the anti-freeze and distilled water, and also replace the thermostat. I noticed this summer that the temps seemed to stay down a bit better. Of course it could just be wishful thinking.
OTOH if you been filling your radiator out of the garden hose, you may be due to have some issues. Our water here is so hard, we buy water to make coffee with. YMMV.
My 2001 Dodge Cummins was tending to run a bit warmer than in the past. I drained and replaced the anti-freeze and distilled water, and also replace the thermostat. I noticed this summer that the temps seemed to stay down a bit better. Of course it could just be wishful thinking.
OTOH if you been filling your radiator out of the garden hose, you may be due to have some issues. Our water here is so hard, we buy water to make coffee with. YMMV.
