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If 150 is all you're getting, I'd say you need a new thermostat. The gauge in the truck isn't very accurate. It basically says yes, it's at operation temperature, it's hot, or it's cold. 150 will not move it very much. It needs to be in the 185-195 range for it to move to its normal location.
Now, when replacing the thermostat, I have found it best to buy a new thermostat housing too, because every one I have changed leaked when I just replaced the t-stat. Those housings are very thin and must warp a little when removed. I consider a new housing cheap insurance for having to not take it apart again.
Now, when replacing the thermostat, I have found it best to buy a new thermostat housing too, because every one I have changed leaked when I just replaced the t-stat. Those housings are very thin and must warp a little when removed. I consider a new housing cheap insurance for having to not take it apart again.
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