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Old 04-01-2006 | 02:08 AM
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what should the temp gauge be reading on my new 2500?? it only has 300 miles on it and it consistantly runs at around 200 is this normal for a diesel???
 
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Old 04-01-2006 | 03:51 PM
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For what its worth, mine is an 05 and basically stock.
Even running in the summer with the a/c on it doesnt get more than just shy of the 200 mark.
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Old 04-02-2006 | 12:55 AM
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thanks donnie, just wanted to make sure all is well with my new dodge. This is my first diesel so I am having to learn new things all over agian. Thanks agian
 
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Old 04-15-2006 | 06:24 PM
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Default RE: water temp on 2005 hd 2500//

remember when its that new and durring break in its going to create more heat that it will once its broke in
 
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Old 04-16-2006 | 05:48 PM
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200 straight up. Almost all the time. It runs a few degrees hotter towing in the summertime with the A/C on, up hill

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