View Poll Results: Radiator Repalcement Information - ONLY for ORIGINAL Radiator
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POLL: Radiator Replacement
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POLL: Radiator Replacement
I'm considering a proactive/preemptive replacement for my radiator, and want to hear about all your replacement efforts.
NOTE: This poll only applies to when you replaced your ORIGINAL OEM radiator. If you've had multiple replacements, discuss those details within the thread (brands used, types used, useful life of the those which have not worked well for you, etc).
I am going to assume that the replacement was either because of end-of-life leaks or a preemptive "do it BEFORE it fails" type of event. If you replaced the radiator due to damage from a collision or vandalism, please do not respond to the poll.
- approximate mileage
- how many replacements in a single vehicle
- replaced with OEM style unit with plastic heads (vs all aluminum)
ALSO... if you have NEVER replaced your ORIGINAL OEM radiator, please state that with your current mileage... I neglected to leave a slot for that answer within the poll.
I have 318K miles on my original radiator, and that is sort of why I'm considering replacing it preemptively.
Thanks ahead of time for all your input!
NOTE: This poll only applies to when you replaced your ORIGINAL OEM radiator. If you've had multiple replacements, discuss those details within the thread (brands used, types used, useful life of the those which have not worked well for you, etc).
I am going to assume that the replacement was either because of end-of-life leaks or a preemptive "do it BEFORE it fails" type of event. If you replaced the radiator due to damage from a collision or vandalism, please do not respond to the poll.
- approximate mileage
- how many replacements in a single vehicle
- replaced with OEM style unit with plastic heads (vs all aluminum)
ALSO... if you have NEVER replaced your ORIGINAL OEM radiator, please state that with your current mileage... I neglected to leave a slot for that answer within the poll.
I have 318K miles on my original radiator, and that is sort of why I'm considering replacing it preemptively.
Thanks ahead of time for all your input!
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255,000 miles on OEM radiator. No plans to replace it unless it has a problem, then I will get a 100% aluminum.
It was good to see a poll on here today, it has been a while since the last one...
It was good to see a poll on here today, it has been a while since the last one...
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Yep, like FordTruckNoob said, it's there in the list. The one I missed is 200-250K.
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FWIW, I believe it was pirate that cut apart an Autozone duralast replacement and said it was identical to the OEM one(and a lot cheaper and warrantied at any Autozone).
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Anyone have experience with the Mishimoto Aluminum rads? I ordered a stock style for my truck and it came busted. Looking into the Mishimoto now, it's for an OBS, but what is the general consensus on Mishimoto radiators?
Who's had them, warranty, quality, etc.
-Jake
Who's had them, warranty, quality, etc.
-Jake
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I’ve installed a bunch of Spectra brand (autozone, etc) radiators and have not seen a failure yet.
The all aluminum units are a good upgrade for the failure prone 6.0 radiators. Waste of $$$ on a 7.3.
Catastrophic failure is rare and unlikely. This is about one of the easiest radiators on earth to swap. Under and hour in labor? Not something I would do as PM...
The all aluminum units are a good upgrade for the failure prone 6.0 radiators. Waste of $$$ on a 7.3.
Catastrophic failure is rare and unlikely. This is about one of the easiest radiators on earth to swap. Under and hour in labor? Not something I would do as PM...
