Running hot.
#1
Running hot.
I have a 1996 ram 2500 v10 that seems to run good when its normal weather here in Ca. But as soon as it heats up. get stuck in traffic or tow something the engine gets warm like in the 210 to 230 range. upon researching on the web, people are saying that's not too hot, but it makes me very nervous and id like to control it and drop it down. The engine is about 4yrs old, Replaced the original with a Jasper engine. Radiator is about 2 yrs old. Any suggestions on what I can do to get it to run at a not so hot temp, Im getting a travel trailer at end of year so Id like to get this done to a point where I dont have to worry every time we hit the road. Any help is appreciated. Thanks
#2
What does the coolant and such look like? Was the thermostat replaced when the engine was? If not, do it now. (and maybe do it anyway with a good quality stat.....) Cooling system full? Gauge not lying to you? May wanna plug in with a scanner, and see what the PCM thinks temp really is....
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#4
if the fan is sucking air, and there are no coolant leaks, your thermostat may be bad.
Might be good to drain the radiator, fill with water and the napa descaler, and run it for 30 mins. Then fill with coolant to make a 60/40 mix (Water/coolant). I run a bit more water than coolant in the summer months. I also added the royal purple additive and I never get over 180. In the winter, I hardly even get to 160.
I think it might be your coolant. 4 years is a while.
Might be good to drain the radiator, fill with water and the napa descaler, and run it for 30 mins. Then fill with coolant to make a 60/40 mix (Water/coolant). I run a bit more water than coolant in the summer months. I also added the royal purple additive and I never get over 180. In the winter, I hardly even get to 160.
I think it might be your coolant. 4 years is a while.
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I don't hear any roar until I put it in drive and go. I hear it for about 10 seconds and it disappears. I have replaced the clutch, thermostat, radiator over the past 3 years. We are in the middle of a heat spell and I'm in the Sierra foothills on vacation and it gets to about 220 going up an incline with ac on. Soon as I let off the gas it drops to about 190 and will fluctuate between 180 to 200. I can watch the gauge move while driving.
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#9
You have a Class A? If not you're not legal to tow 14K. Only up to 10K. Plus, your 2% gap at 15 mph shouldn't do anything. Lol