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Old Aug 15, 2011 | 09:06 PM
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can someone tell me everything i need to replace the thermostat in my 1994 dodge 2500 cummins
 
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Old Aug 15, 2011 | 09:10 PM
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a new thermostate i think they are $15. some tools it is easy should take less than an hour. you will need coolant to
 
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Old Aug 15, 2011 | 10:37 PM
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you mean how to do it/where its at? or just parts
 
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Old Aug 16, 2011 | 07:24 AM
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what gaskets and seals do i need?
 
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Old Aug 16, 2011 | 07:30 PM
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You need the thermostat (obviously), and there's a thermostat housing gasket you'll need as well.
 
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Old Oct 1, 2011 | 02:17 PM
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just take it out and leave it out... truck wont get warm in the winter time but runs amazing in the summer never gets hot at all
 
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Old Oct 1, 2011 | 02:57 PM
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And he will kill his fuel mileage and efficiency as well. These trucks run much more efficiently at 190.
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just take it out and leave it out... truck wont get warm in the winter time but runs amazing in the summer never gets hot at all
 
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Old Oct 1, 2011 | 06:10 PM
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mine runs at 140 and i still get 28 with no plate and the pump set to kill.. so either my math isnt great or my trucks just amazing
 
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Old Oct 2, 2011 | 07:56 AM
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You must go down alot of hills and not push the throttle much.

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mine runs at 140 and i still get 28 with no plate and the pump set to kill.. so either my math isnt great or my trucks just amazing
 
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Old Oct 2, 2011 | 11:00 AM
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no im out in ks where its mostly always up hill and i generally pull my water trailer around which weighs bout 26000lbs my truck gets great mileage and runs cooler
 
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