When to pull over and cool off?
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When to pull over and cool off?
No, this ain't about road rage!
I have never towed anything this size before. The trailer is 8.5X16 feet.
My concern is this: My delta's have been ranging between 8 and 12 degrees. I m wondering what either of the temps max should I be concerned about? At what temperature should I pull over and let it cool down?
I purchased 2 gallons of distilled water "just in case". I also bought a mess of 20 amp fuses for the ScanGuage.
This is our first trip from northern WA to S./mid OR. We have one more trip to take on May 1st. After we get settled, I want to do a flush with only distilled water. I already installed a coolant filter.
Again, thanks,eh?
Brad
I have never towed anything this size before. The trailer is 8.5X16 feet.
My concern is this: My delta's have been ranging between 8 and 12 degrees. I m wondering what either of the temps max should I be concerned about? At what temperature should I pull over and let it cool down?
I purchased 2 gallons of distilled water "just in case". I also bought a mess of 20 amp fuses for the ScanGuage.
This is our first trip from northern WA to S./mid OR. We have one more trip to take on May 1st. After we get settled, I want to do a flush with only distilled water. I already installed a coolant filter.
Again, thanks,eh?
Brad
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Sounds like a baby trailer , how much weight ? Towing your spread might get bigger but with weight you could see ect's as much as 210 plus and eot's at 220 or more , its normal to see high temps while towing.
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That's a small trailer and like ^^he said expect the temps to go up a bit when towing. Set it on cruise at 70ish mph on flat road and drive it like that for a bit, that should help you get a good idea of what your spread is. Happy towing!
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Everybody's different, but for me oil temp is higher. I decided to ease-up on it at 340 EOT and give it a idling session at 350 EOT (I wouldn't shut down at these temps). Havent't had to stop yet but been close a couple times. (Fifth wheel, high temps, and hills).
On edit: the temps above should have read 240 and 250. Duuh sorry
On edit: the temps above should have read 240 and 250. Duuh sorry
Last edited by Rusty Axlerod; Apr 17, 2012 at 12:55 PM. Reason: correct temps
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To the op. it all depends on weight. Towing 11k mine hits 220 oil temps and 207 coolant temps, but you also want to watch the exhaust temps on steep grades you don't want to stay above 1300 degrees for extended periods. But will peak there on big hills
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If you start running high temps on a hill, slow down to 50 and drop the tranny into 3rd gear. I'm assuming your already in tow/haul mode. When I do this the temps drop like a rock. Let the gearing do the work, not the motor. I doubt if your truck will even feel that trailer unless it's full of lead. I have run her in 3rd gear @ 60 mph in cruise mode and had no problems. The 6.0 can handle the revs.
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If you start running high temps on a hill, slow down to 50 and drop the tranny into 3rd gear. I'm assuming your already in tow/haul mode. When I do this the temps drop like a rock. Let the gearing do the work, not the motor. I doubt if your truck will even feel that trailer unless it's full of lead. I have run her in 3rd gear @ 60 mph in cruise mode and had no problems. The 6.0 can handle the revs.
Thank y'all for your input! I have 2 motorcycles, a small tent trailer, and lots of other crap crammed int here. The bed of the truck has some minor stuff in it.
I honestly did not realize that the 6.0 was that powerful. I will let you know how the trip goes, and if anything goes awry.
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I was told 350 is around the temp the oil filter standpipe melts and does irreparable damage to the motor. Do you see these temps regularly?
To the op. it all depends on weight. Towing 11k mine hits 220 oil temps and 207 coolant temps, but you also want to watch the exhaust temps on steep grades you don't want to stay above 1300 degrees for extended periods. But will peak there on big hills
To the op. it all depends on weight. Towing 11k mine hits 220 oil temps and 207 coolant temps, but you also want to watch the exhaust temps on steep grades you don't want to stay above 1300 degrees for extended periods. But will peak there on big hills
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I wouldn't worry until you make it derate. I've had my 06 up to 229 coolant temp.
First the fan actually kicked on full at 225 (audible change) 227 Cruise control kicked out. 229 Engine derated.
I did that with 21,xxx miles on the clock, never had any problems after.
Forgot to add I had a street tune in at the time too.
First the fan actually kicked on full at 225 (audible change) 227 Cruise control kicked out. 229 Engine derated.
I did that with 21,xxx miles on the clock, never had any problems after.
Forgot to add I had a street tune in at the time too.
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If you are cruising I-5, I doubt you will see your oil temp get above 225-228. Especially in this cool weather. If you are cruising Hwy 97, you might see 230 EOT going up Satus Pass, and climbing out of the gorge out of Biggs Junction, and out of Cow Canyon
As they have suggested above, just need to back off some. Not sure about how much weight you are going to have, I have pulled my 8000 travel trailer up those same hills.
At 95* summer time, I did see 234* eot climbing Cow Canyon for about 2 miles.
Your engine fan should "roar" at around 218* ECT.
Set your Scangauge for Fan speed if you want to watch it rise and fall.
Your tranny temps with that load might get to 175* or so.
If it's I-5, you can cross the weigh station near Fife, about exit 142. You might need to get out and peek in the window of the scale house, they have the computer turned toward the window for us to read. (they are not using this station at this time) Give you an idea of your weight. (No, this isn't as accurate as unhooking the trailer, but you will have an idea) On 97, most closed weigh stations will post weights on the sign.
Have a safe trip!
As they have suggested above, just need to back off some. Not sure about how much weight you are going to have, I have pulled my 8000 travel trailer up those same hills.
At 95* summer time, I did see 234* eot climbing Cow Canyon for about 2 miles.
Your engine fan should "roar" at around 218* ECT.
Set your Scangauge for Fan speed if you want to watch it rise and fall.
Your tranny temps with that load might get to 175* or so.
If it's I-5, you can cross the weigh station near Fife, about exit 142. You might need to get out and peek in the window of the scale house, they have the computer turned toward the window for us to read. (they are not using this station at this time) Give you an idea of your weight. (No, this isn't as accurate as unhooking the trailer, but you will have an idea) On 97, most closed weigh stations will post weights on the sign.
Have a safe trip!
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In general, unless you are OUT of coolant, you don't want to pull over to cool off. You just want to back off on the throttle, gear down if necessary, but keep it moving. Just a little off the throttle can make a huge difference in a diesel. Good air flow and good coolant flow are what will cool your truck. Better than idling standing still. And shutting down is even worse.
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We made it down to Sutherlin (400 miles) without a hitch.(NPI*)
I saw the ECT reach 210 tops, and EOT reached maybe 225 max. Very consistant 15* difference. Absoloutly no trouble at all. I may have loaded the front a bit too heavy, as the steering seemed a bit light, and the front end was "up" a bit.
The next load is going to be very much lighter-no motorcycles, just furniture.
Thanks everyone for your input!
Brad
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I saw the ECT reach 210 tops, and EOT reached maybe 225 max. Very consistant 15* difference. Absoloutly no trouble at all. I may have loaded the front a bit too heavy, as the steering seemed a bit light, and the front end was "up" a bit.
The next load is going to be very much lighter-no motorcycles, just furniture.
Thanks everyone for your input!
Brad
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