low running temps - Page 3

**KensAuto** · 11-13-2012, 06:05 PM

whats funny is I had never heard the word 'winterfront' before I read this thread...thought maybe a northern term for coldfront or something. learning something every time I come on this forum lol

800polaris · 11-13-2012, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by rugbyman87

So many winterfront posts coming up now..lol. I run mine when it starts staying below 35F or so. Helps with mpg and getting head in the cab. I do notice a big mpg drop when the truck is running below 175 or so. I also have the bumper cover for mine, i haven't had to run that. i would love to to keep my bumper and chrome from getting beat in the winter but it heats up the tranny too much.

Winterfronts help you get head in the cab?!? Awesome, screw mpg's! Sorry bud, I had to!

Yellow is Good · 11-13-2012, 07:48 PM

OAT is 32 33°F

WINTER FRONT LOOKS LIKE THIS THE ENGINE IS WARM SOAKED

This is what the temps look like

The engine instruments

The engine coolant temperature has been between 185 and 192 the whole trip

rugbyman87 · 11-14-2012, 04:25 AM

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Originally Posted by 800polaris

Winterfronts help you get head in the cab?!? Awesome, screw mpg's! Sorry bud, I had to!

Ha...yes, actually it does!. Lol nice catch man

TwoFortySX · 11-16-2012, 09:10 PM

I just wanted to give everyone a heads up what solved my problem. I swapped out the Thermostats in my truck and it immediately held 181 degrees so that might be the place to start if you are having trouble with your operating temps.

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Hondarider552 · 11-16-2012, 09:23 PM

Might be a good thing for me too, ever since I put on my big oil cooler that doesnt have a thermostat, I cruise around with 170* coolant temps, and have seen 155* coolant putting around when its 45-50 outside. Trans was 120ish, oil was around 160* and coolant is about the same.

KB3MMX · 11-17-2012, 12:20 AM

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Originally Posted by TwoFortySX

I just wanted to give everyone a heads up what solved my problem. I swapped out the Thermostats in my truck and it immediately held 181 degrees so that might be the place to start if you are having trouble with your operating temps.

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Was one stuck open?

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**ty_LBZ** · 11-17-2012, 06:17 AM

Where mine is running now, don't matter if it's idling, driving, or hauling. Going to change out the thermostat

cessna150 · 11-17-2012, 06:27 AM

sounds like the problem huh?? guess ill get a thermostat asap....brand?? cause when i changed the one in my s-10 was told to buy a certain brand.......but that was years ago..

TwoFortySX · 11-17-2012, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by KB3MMX

Was one stuck open?

Well kind of. The 185 degree thermostat was opening prematurely when I tested it.

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Originally Posted by cessna150

sounds like the problem huh?? guess ill get a thermostat asap....brand?? cause when i changed the one in my s-10 was told to buy a certain brand.......but that was years ago..

Yep. It fixed it. I bought Stant thermostats from Advanced Auto Parts. The seal was already on the thermostat so I didn't need to buy new seals.

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KensAuto Duramax Lifetime Supporter Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Casa Grande, Az Posts: 2,165	whats funny is I had never heard the word 'winterfront' before I read this thread...thought maybe a northern term for coldfront or something. learning something every time I come on this forum lol __________________ 2012 GMC 2500 SLT 4x4 H&S minimaxx, MBRP downpipe back SS duals, Insight CTS w/backup cam, Fass HD150, PPE rear diff cover, Amsoil front to rear w/by-pass Cognito 4-6 NTBD w/idler/pitman braces, a-arms, Monster energy 18x9 w/BFG KM2s 35x12.5, Recon smoked cab lights Titan 57 gal saddle tank, linex color matched bedliner w/kevlar, Trekstep bed steps x2, RBP rail steps

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Yellow is Good Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Green Mountian State Posts: 506	OAT is 32 33°F WINTER FRONT LOOKS LIKE THIS THE ENGINE IS WARM SOAKED This is what the temps look like The engine instruments The engine coolant temperature has been between 185 and 192 the whole trip __________________ 2006 2500HD Crew LLY EFI Live...4" exhaust...Transgo JR...Blocked... EDGE EVO RACE as a monitor AMSOIL nose to tail Don't blow smoke, it confuses treehuggers into discontinuing the use of soap, which gives normal people a headache.

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TwoFortySX Junior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Imperial, PA Posts: 146	I just wanted to give everyone a heads up what solved my problem. I swapped out the Thermostats in my truck and it immediately held 181 degrees so that might be the place to start if you are having trouble with your operating temps. Sent from my iPhone using AutoGuide.com Free App __________________ '03 ECSB Silverado 2500HD aka Allie Diesel EFILive Tuning by Kory Willis - Edge CTS Insight w/ Pyro - PPE Boost Valve - MBRP 5in exhaust - Modified Intake w. K&N Filter

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cessna150 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: eastern high sierras Posts: 109	sounds like the problem huh?? guess ill get a thermostat asap....brand?? cause when i changed the one in my s-10 was told to buy a certain brand.......but that was years ago.. __________________ 2006 1 ton 4X4 w/t..but i do have a ranchhand front bumper and hummer wheels!!

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11-16-2012, 09:23 PM	eBay Motors #26 (permalink)
Hondarider552 Banned Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Arizona Posts: 17,269	Might be a good thing for me too, ever since I put on my big oil cooler that doesnt have a thermostat, I cruise around with 170* coolant temps, and have seen 155* coolant putting around when its 45-50 outside. Trans was 120ish, oil was around 160* and coolant is about the same.

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