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Old 07-01-2006, 12:33 PM
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4.6 getting really hot!
lately my truck is running really hot when i take it offroading, its never done that before and its also letting heat into the cab from the firewall...why is this??
 
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Old 07-01-2006, 03:15 PM
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What year of truck is it? How do you know that iut's running hot??? Need more info please.
 
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Old 07-01-2006, 03:53 PM
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its a 2000 and ususally my temp runs in the center of the temp guage...but latley it has been pushes closers to the "H"...
 
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Old 07-01-2006, 04:32 PM
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I would suspect a partially clogged radiator. Stuff builds up in the bottom and reduces heat transfer.
Also check the condition of the fan clutch.
 
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Old 07-01-2006, 06:58 PM
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a good flush will fix it??
 
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Old 07-01-2006, 08:19 PM
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It definately wouldn't hurt!
 
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