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Jesus perdomo

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I have a dodge ram 3500 diesel 6.7 and when I go with 10k pounds of weight the temperature increases to 230f who helps me because it goes up so much
 
I have a dodge ram 3500 diesel 6.7 and when I go with 10k pounds of weight the temperature increases to 230f who helps me because it goes up so much
 
What year? How many miles?

Have you verified the coolant is full?
 
Jesus perdomo said:
I have a dodge ram 3500 diesel 6.7 and when I go with 10k pounds of weight the temperature increases to 230f who helps me because it goes up so much
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You have to give us way more info like:
Whats the ambient temp outside?
Is that climbing a hill or just flat land driving?
Anything obstructing the grill?
And when the temp goes over 220 do you hear the fan going full speed?
Any modifications to the vehicle?
 
You have to give us way more info like:
Whats the ambient temp outside?
Is that climbing a hill or just flat land driving?
Anything obstructing the grill?
And when the temp goes over 220 do you hear the fan going full speed?
Any modifications to the vehicle?


Also dont post the same question everywhere and multiple times it really makes it difficult to follow and give you the help you need. I will ask a Mod to merge all the posts for you
 
H3LZSN1P3R said:
You have to give us way more info like:
Whats the ambient temp outside?
Is that climbing a hill or just flat land driving?
Anything obstructing the grill?
And when the temp goes over 220 do you hear the fan going full speed?
Any modifications to the vehicle?


Also dont post the same question everywhere and multiple times it really makes it difficult to follow and give you the help you need. I will ask a Mod to merge all the posts for you
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H3LZSN1P3R said:
You have to give us way more info like:
Whats the ambient temp outside?
Is that climbing a hill or just flat land driving?
Anything obstructing the grill?
And when the temp goes over 220 do you hear the fan going full speed?
Any modifications to the vehicle?


Also dont post the same question everywhere and multiple times it really makes it difficult to follow and give you the help you need. I will ask a Mod to merge all the posts for you
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It only does it when I'm carrying a heavy trailer or has anything obstructing the grill if I hear the fan go full speed when it's over 220

I'm sorry I won't post it's nowhere else
 
Jesus perdomo said:
yes the refrigerant is full
2010 Year 220k miles
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You posted in a section for 2019+ trucks.

The 2010’s use a 200° thermostat. Is that what is installed still?

There isn’t not a lot of specs published on the 210° thermostat, since it’s not a normal ISB thermostat, but based on the 180° and 190° thermostats the following is likely close enough to work with.

Cracks at 210°, full open around 217°, max allowable around 235°. I would expect to see around 225° when working it hard.

Verify the radiator is clean inside and out, and that the fins aren’t damaged at 220K.

Bottom line is that the temps aren’t that hot for a 200° thermostat.
 
You are fine with your 2010 truck. 230 is about normal pulling up grades
 
AH64ID said:
You posted in a section for 2019+ trucks.

The 2010’s use a 200° thermostat. Is that what is installed still?

There isn’t not a lot of specs published on the 210° thermostat, since it’s not a normal ISB thermostat, but based on the 180° and 190° thermostats the following is likely close enough to work with.

Cracks at 210°, full open around 217°, max allowable around 235°. I would expect to see around 225° when working it hard.

Verify the radiator is clean inside and out, and that the fins aren’t damaged at 220K.

Bottom line is that the temps aren’t that hot for a 200° thermostat.
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Thank you very much for your answer. Do you mean that I changed the thermostat to one of 190 and the temperature is fine like this?
 
H3LZSN1P3R said:
Dont change the Tstat to 190 keep the 200 its like that for the emissions systems
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Agree, and the cooling fan is programmed around 200°. Going to a 190° thermostat would put fan operation above temp needed.
 
Isn't the ideal temperature anything before a systems warning light coming on?

These trucks will not self destruct if you work them hard. If a parameter reaches its threshold then you will know.

Try and focus on the road and not a gauge.
 
techman said:
Isn't the ideal temperature anything before a systems warning light coming on?

These trucks will not self destruct if you work them hard. If a parameter reaches its threshold then you will know.

Try and focus on the road and not a gauge.
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I'd agree with all of the above, however 230 is excessive. I towed 14k lbs 5'er through the Nevada desert in July 2 years ago -- 110* temps. My coolant temp never went much above 220... fan would kick on and bring things back into the low 200's pretty quickly.
 
gimmie11s said:
I'd agree with all of the above, however 230 is excessive. I towed 14k lbs 5'er through the Nevada desert in July 2 years ago -- 110* temps. My coolant temp never went much above 220... fan would kick on and bring things back into the low 200's pretty quickly.
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Could the delta of 10 degrees be just variations from sensor to sensor? I'd like to think our Rams have 100% accuracy in sensor readings but likely not.

Again, if the truck ain't complaining.........
 
gimmie11s said:
I'd agree with all of the above, however 230 is excessive. I towed 14k lbs 5'er through the Nevada desert in July 2 years ago -- 110* temps. My coolant temp never went much above 220... fan would kick on and bring things back into the low 200's pretty quickly.
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@Jesus perdomo didn’t post in the correct sub-forum, he has a 2010 with a 200° thermostat so 230° for him is similar to 220° for you. Both are slightly warmer than most towing conditions, but perfectly acceptable.

techman said:
Again, if the truck ain't complaining.........
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Yes and no, there are some warnings that come on too late, i.e. Trans overtemp and ECT overtemp come on at the point of damage, not as an impending issue.
 
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