All I want for Xmas is an engine oil cooler
I know this is an old thread - but if anyone is looking for the oil cooler, I found out where it is when mine ruptured when I was out of town. This happened at 60,680 miles and I had to get my truck towed to the nearest dealer. That was 6 weeks ago and I found out yesterday Chrysler Assist and...
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Two different posters have mentioned hitting 265-275F on 5W20 in their 5.7L HEMI's during towing.
I have personally seen 240-245F while driving on steep-ish mountain passes on Hwy 17 in AZ w/o towing. Normal driving is usually 210-220F.
What is considered too warm?
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Oil Temp while Towing
Somethings up if you’re running that high with 5k. Could there have been a bad head wind? If the truck checks out fine I’d check to make sure your trailer wheels are free spinning. I’ve been worried about my temps in AZ 100+ heat up grades. I peaked 264 oil and 237 coolant on my last run and I’m...
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Looks like a different poster got up to 291F while towing. Seems excessive. I wonder if these people are way overloaded?
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