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Old Oct 26, 2014 | 03:34 PM
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Difference Between EOT and ECT

My 2005 F-350 6.0 has 135,000 miles on it and the differences between my oil and coolant temps are as follows:

Up to approximately 50 mph = 7 - 9 degrees.
Up to approximately 60 mph = 10 degrees.
65 - 70 mph = 11 - 12 degrees.

From all I've read, these readings seem high and probably indicate partial blockage in the oil cooler. I'll be installing a Sinister coolant filter kit in a few days. If the differential between EOT and ECT doesnt get any worse, is it possible I won't have to replace the oil cooler? By filtering the coolant, is it possible that some of the blockage will be cleared? (Probably just wishful thinking, huh?)

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Old Oct 26, 2014 | 03:57 PM
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The test is up to temp, steady 65 on level ground. From your numbers you are good. 15° split is the max so you're in spec. but I'd be keeping an eye on it myself. What are the actual numbers?

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Old Oct 26, 2014 | 04:06 PM
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You're fine with those temps, just keep re-checking the spread.

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Old Oct 26, 2014 | 04:17 PM
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Originally Posted by KDAVID1
The test is up to temp, steady 65 on level ground. From your numbers you are good. 15° split is the max so you're in spec. but I'd be keeping an eye on it myself. What are the actual numbers?

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With engine up to temp and running 65 on level highway, the difference shown on my Edge Insight monitor is 11 degrees.
 
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Old Oct 26, 2014 | 04:36 PM
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Originally Posted by hi-jacker
With engine up to temp and running 65 on level highway, the difference shown on my Edge Insight monitor is 11 degrees.
The actual numbers are:

EOT = 201
ECT = 190
 
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Old Oct 26, 2014 | 04:55 PM
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Originally Posted by hi-jacker

The actual numbers are:

EOT = 201
ECT = 190
Yep like Bullitt said-your good

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Old Oct 27, 2014 | 12:47 PM
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I installed the mishimoto t stat now my eot runs higher than it did before. Before it stayed around 200-204 now its in the 208-211 range.
 
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I installed the mishimoto t stat now my eot runs higher than it did before. Before it stayed around 200-204 now its in the 208-211 range.
Ida left that one alone
 
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my ect prior to that was 176-178
 
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Originally Posted by ves83
my ect prior to that was 176-178
Your temp spread improved, not worsened

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Originally Posted by ves83
I installed the mishimoto t stat now my eot runs higher than it did before. Before it stayed around 200-204 now its in the 208-211 range.
That's normal
 
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Old Oct 27, 2014 | 01:37 PM
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Originally Posted by ves83
my ect prior to that was 176-178
I gotcha--makes sense then
 
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The temp spread of 15 degrees being the threshold is only valid if the coolant temp is at 190. If you raise the coolant temp to 200 with an aftermarket thermostat you have to determine a new target temperature spread.

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Old Oct 27, 2014 | 01:58 PM
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The temp spread of 15 degrees being the threshold is only valid if the coolant temp is at 190. If you raise the coolant temp to 200 with an aftermarket thermostat you have to determine a new target temperature spread.

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Curious where you got that info. Not saying it's false but the first time that I've heard it.
 
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