So yes I have read past posts and info and the consensus seems to be the truck should run way cooler than it is.
I have only owned the truck 3 months or so and it has ran 225-230 according to the gauge all the time. Warms up fine like normal and runs the same temp all the time. Never been any hotter or cooler no matter what. I've have 80 degree days outside and 40 degree days outside and still the same. I even towed about 9,000 lbs for a 20 mile stretch and the temp still stayed the same.
Fan runs fine, switches to high fine. Coolant system is full, no leaks.
I am an ASE master tech and I manage a shop so I do know what to look for. I just assumed maybe with this engine that was normal for the truck or even if it's a little high maybe the gauge is just off of actual temp. We have the latest and greatest snap-on scanner so I will eventually hook up to the truck and see what I can find as far as temp and fan control.
Just looking for some input/experience on this. Thanks.
I have only owned the truck 3 months or so and it has ran 225-230 according to the gauge all the time. Warms up fine like normal and runs the same temp all the time. Never been any hotter or cooler no matter what. I've have 80 degree days outside and 40 degree days outside and still the same. I even towed about 9,000 lbs for a 20 mile stretch and the temp still stayed the same.
Fan runs fine, switches to high fine. Coolant system is full, no leaks.
I am an ASE master tech and I manage a shop so I do know what to look for. I just assumed maybe with this engine that was normal for the truck or even if it's a little high maybe the gauge is just off of actual temp. We have the latest and greatest snap-on scanner so I will eventually hook up to the truck and see what I can find as far as temp and fan control.
Just looking for some input/experience on this. Thanks.