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Old 06-09-2010, 12:37 AM
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Default hot summer...need cooling

hey guys its hot summers out here in cali where i live. my 6.5TD is stock and when i drive it it gets pretty hot after awhile in this hot *** weather. whats the cheapest or most efficient way to help cool my engine better???????

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Old 06-09-2010, 01:24 AM
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water meth will be helpful. you can do just water
 
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Old 06-09-2010, 01:37 AM
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flush your cooling system. literally stick a hose in it and watch the **** blow out. clean your radiator. make sure your fan clutch is working properly.

those were the biggest things for me.
 
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Old 06-09-2010, 04:10 PM
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The radiator is 12 years old and probably scaled up. Aluminum radiators have a few good years then its time to replace them.
 
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you need to clean out your rad. its a must. also make sure thermostats and fan clutch are engaging at right temps. dont let your truck go over 210 for very long.
 
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