Low interior heat
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Low interior heat
I live in Thunder Bay, Canada. Today's temp is -26 celcius. With the wind it is 39 degress below zero or in Fahrenheit about same. I have a 2003 Superduty 3/4 ton 6.0 diesel.Ever since I owned it,it seems that the interior heat is not what I expected. My old Ford blew hot but this does not compare. Is this normal or has anyone else had the same problem?
Tks
Thunder Bay
Tks
Thunder Bay
Last edited by thunder bay; Jan 14, 2005 at 04:35 PM. Reason: spelling
More Turbo
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From: Fairbanks, AK
I found that my 6.0 in my 2004 really didn't heat up well below -10ºF (-23ºC) without the radiator covered. When I covered the grill, the temperature gauge went up and saw more heat in the truck interior. You may also check your coolant level. Too low and the system does not circulate correctly. Also be aware that others have seen problems with coolant overflow when the resivoir was filled too the full mark. Invest in a winter grill front, it should solve the problem.
P.S. I have seen these truck driven in 50ºF weather with the winter front on and no cooling problems. Put it on when the snow flies and leave it on until spring. Also helps keep rocks (if they sand/gravel the road for traction) out of the radiator fins.
P.S. I have seen these truck driven in 50ºF weather with the winter front on and no cooling problems. Put it on when the snow flies and leave it on until spring. Also helps keep rocks (if they sand/gravel the road for traction) out of the radiator fins.
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From: Gulf Coast, FL
Mine will smoke you out once the engine has warmed up a bit. Where you are that is COLD, no questions you would have some trouble getting comfortable. I agree with the above, block at least half the radiator. Take off the grill and use some cardboard.
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-15 in Billings MT , heater worked fine , slept all night in her in a light shirt and jeans ...
(04 PSD , no grille covers ...) , dunno what might be the prob , while driving I need to turn the blower off completely or I'd cook in her ...
(04 PSD , no grille covers ...) , dunno what might be the prob , while driving I need to turn the blower off completely or I'd cook in her ...
