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big earl
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7/04/2006
16:18:06

Subject: cooling temps
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towed a 4500lbs plus. trailer, with a 2000 4*4 club cab 4.7 3.55 gears. [trans cooler, eq hitch] after market. temps ran around 215' degrees on the small hills and flats 235' on the 3% grades and got to 245' on the 5% grade. the 5% grades were a mile or less. when it got to 245' i turned on the heater, didn't run the ac. and drove with OD off. what else can i do?



toolfan
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7/04/2006
20:24:06

RE: cooling temps
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180 degree thermostat

or 160 if you tow a lot.



zzark
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7/05/2006
10:35:18

RE: cooling temps
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Go to Redline water wetter web site and read what they have to say. (say that 5 times real fast)
Good info besides the sales pitch.


zzark



daddio
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7/05/2006
10:58:08

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first thing i'd do is check to make sure the cooling system is up to snuff. fresh coolant/flush, good radiator cap, fan clutch working properly, e-fan working properly, etc....



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