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Old Oct 29, 2009 | 01:56 PM
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6.0 Oil Temp

Can anyone tell me what the normal Oil Temp should be on a 2004 6.0. I think this is an early 6.0.
Thank for any input.
 
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Old Oct 29, 2009 | 02:23 PM
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It should run pretty close to the ect. Around 190 or so.
 
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Old Oct 29, 2009 | 02:37 PM
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oil temp shouldnt vary more than 15 degrees from the water temp. on the higher end. if it continues to climb the more you drive it. you have a plugged oil cooler on the coolant side.
 
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Old Oct 29, 2009 | 03:33 PM
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Thanks for the replies, I figured that was the case but wanted to be sure. It's running up to 230 and the water is around 190. I just had the Hi pressure pump replaced last week and got hosed by the shop. Now I was on the road and it just lost all power, like no turbo at all. I took it back to the shop that repaired it and they said you need a new cooler with an est. of 2k to do it. I love my truck, but I just drop 5k in a month and now this....
 
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Old Oct 29, 2009 | 03:41 PM
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Sounds like you need a new shop
 
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Old Oct 29, 2009 | 05:25 PM
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Old Oct 29, 2009 | 06:34 PM
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Old Oct 29, 2009 | 06:55 PM
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If you want a different shop and you don't mind driving down to Mission Viejo I'd recommend Bud at OC Diesel Shop: OC Diesel Shop - Home of Bud

Excellent tech, and a great guy to work with.
 
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Thanks, I just sent him a e mail. It's really hard to find good honest shops anymore. I have a few other thing I want to do, I just been waiting to find the right shop I can trust. Again, Thanks
 
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normal unloaded operating temp is 212 degress ect. eot should be with no more then +15 of that. operating temps around 220 are not uncommon.
 
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