I know there are more dedicated websites for this question, but there are a lot of smart folks here. I have the '96 Dodge with the 6BT. I found this fall that when I blocked off part of the radiator, the truck ran warmer and my MPG jumped. My guess is around 2 MPG (I haven't checked it real close yet).
Here's my question - The stock thermostat is 180*F. Cummins never made a hotter thermostat that I could find. From other forums, there is a thermostat for a gas engine that is 195*F that fits. Some of the WVO folks seem to be using these. What are the risks of going to this hotter temperature on this engine? I don't pull much and if I do it isn't very heavy.
Please post if you have any knowledge or experience....not looking for opinions.
Oh, and I should mention the newer 6.7L engines do have a 190*F option.
Here's my question - The stock thermostat is 180*F. Cummins never made a hotter thermostat that I could find. From other forums, there is a thermostat for a gas engine that is 195*F that fits. Some of the WVO folks seem to be using these. What are the risks of going to this hotter temperature on this engine? I don't pull much and if I do it isn't very heavy.
Please post if you have any knowledge or experience....not looking for opinions.
Oh, and I should mention the newer 6.7L engines do have a 190*F option.
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