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Old Aug 15, 2011 | 02:31 AM
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She's back to normal!

For about a month, my truck had been running hot. She peaked a couple of times scaring the living hell out of me. Flushed the coolant, pressure washed radiator fins, ran cleaner through her. Got some advice from the guys here (after scaring the hell out of me with the blown radiator/oil cooler/egr cooler/clogged everything, LOL) Pull the thermastat, replaced and BAM, she better than new. Just wanted to share. Thanks for the scares and the help guys.....again!
 
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Old Aug 15, 2011 | 07:51 AM
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It sure is nice when its an easy/inexpensive fix.
 
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Old Aug 15, 2011 | 08:12 AM
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$30, a little frustration, and some curse words. All fixed! LOL
 
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Old Aug 15, 2011 | 12:56 PM
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When was the LAST coolant flush?

Do you know the running temps of your engine oil vs coolant temps? If you don't, I suggest gauges so you know.

BEWARE! You may still have a problem if you don't KNOW the above.....not TRYING to rain on your parade, but just want you aware.
 
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