Re: Engine Oil Cooler
 

McNick proclaimed:

> Well I have replaced the thermostat about a year ago with a OEM 195 degree,
> and then I have just recently replaced the OEM 2 core radiator with a three
> core, I also replaced all my supentine belt not to long ago either and it
> still has problems sometimes, not as much, but I do understand that its
> usually about 100 degrees outside, and of course I run the A/C. I only tow
> two things, a small Scamp 1000 lbs travel trailer, or a trailer with 2 wave
> runners on them. I guess my water pump could be getting worn out, seeing
> that the car is 8 yrs old, but is there a way to check if it is becoming
> worn?? Thanks for all the help!
>

How hot does it get?

How fast are you driving when towing?

If you are not towing, how hot does it get?

Hills or flat?

The i-6 runs hot, but even in 100 degrees as long as you are moving at
reasonable speed and not towing a tank up a mountain, it doesn't really
get much hotter.

A higher core radiator would only cool as much as the thermostat and
water pump allow. An oil cooler is never a bad idea and neither is a
transmission cooler. Dunno if you could find the tow package pieces at
a recycle yard or not, or as a kit online at a mopar parts dealer.

Re: Engine Oil Cooler
 

McNick proclaimed:

> Well I have replaced the thermostat about a year ago with a OEM 195 degree,
> and then I have just recently replaced the OEM 2 core radiator with a three
> core, I also replaced all my supentine belt not to long ago either and it
> still has problems sometimes, not as much, but I do understand that its
> usually about 100 degrees outside, and of course I run the A/C. I only tow
> two things, a small Scamp 1000 lbs travel trailer, or a trailer with 2 wave
> runners on them. I guess my water pump could be getting worn out, seeing
> that the car is 8 yrs old, but is there a way to check if it is becoming
> worn?? Thanks for all the help!
>

How hot does it get?

How fast are you driving when towing?

If you are not towing, how hot does it get?

Hills or flat?

The i-6 runs hot, but even in 100 degrees as long as you are moving at
reasonable speed and not towing a tank up a mountain, it doesn't really
get much hotter.

A higher core radiator would only cool as much as the thermostat and
water pump allow. An oil cooler is never a bad idea and neither is a
transmission cooler. Dunno if you could find the tow package pieces at
a recycle yard or not, or as a kit online at a mopar parts dealer.

Re: Engine Oil Cooler
 

McNick proclaimed:

> Well I have replaced the thermostat about a year ago with a OEM 195 degree,
> and then I have just recently replaced the OEM 2 core radiator with a three
> core, I also replaced all my supentine belt not to long ago either and it
> still has problems sometimes, not as much, but I do understand that its
> usually about 100 degrees outside, and of course I run the A/C. I only tow
> two things, a small Scamp 1000 lbs travel trailer, or a trailer with 2 wave
> runners on them. I guess my water pump could be getting worn out, seeing
> that the car is 8 yrs old, but is there a way to check if it is becoming
> worn?? Thanks for all the help!
>

How hot does it get?

How fast are you driving when towing?

If you are not towing, how hot does it get?

Hills or flat?

The i-6 runs hot, but even in 100 degrees as long as you are moving at
reasonable speed and not towing a tank up a mountain, it doesn't really
get much hotter.

A higher core radiator would only cool as much as the thermostat and
water pump allow. An oil cooler is never a bad idea and neither is a
transmission cooler. Dunno if you could find the tow package pieces at
a recycle yard or not, or as a kit online at a mopar parts dealer.

Re: Engine Oil Cooler
 

In hot weather and pulling the wave runners from the lake, it will get
between 210 and the maximum that the gauge will go, so 3/4 the way
up...Typically flat land, seeing that I live in kansas...ha.

Re: Engine Oil Cooler
 

In hot weather and pulling the wave runners from the lake, it will get
between 210 and the maximum that the gauge will go, so 3/4 the way
up...Typically flat land, seeing that I live in kansas...ha.

Re: Engine Oil Cooler
 

In hot weather and pulling the wave runners from the lake, it will get
between 210 and the maximum that the gauge will go, so 3/4 the way
up...Typically flat land, seeing that I live in kansas...ha.

Re: Engine Oil Cooler
 

I think I would check the thermostat for proper function (drop in a pan of
hot water - should open shortly before boiling) or just replace it as they
are real cheap.

When was the cooling system last back-flushed?

Have the radiator fins been checked to make sure it isn't clogged by bugs,
leaves, debris?

Does the temperature go down when you turn the heater up?

What brand coolant?

What condition is the coolant in?

Is there a layer of slime coating the expansion tank?

How old is the radiator cap? Any signs of damage, corrosion, or age?

Have the function of the fan clutch been checked? (hot and cold)

How is the heater output? (Warm, hot, shades of Hades)

"McNick" <mcnick618@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> In hot weather and pulling the wave runners from the lake, it will get
> between 210 and the maximum that the gauge will go, so 3/4 the way
> up...Typically flat land, seeing that I live in kansas...ha.
>

Re: Engine Oil Cooler
 

I think I would check the thermostat for proper function (drop in a pan of
hot water - should open shortly before boiling) or just replace it as they
are real cheap.

When was the cooling system last back-flushed?

Have the radiator fins been checked to make sure it isn't clogged by bugs,
leaves, debris?

Does the temperature go down when you turn the heater up?

What brand coolant?

What condition is the coolant in?

Is there a layer of slime coating the expansion tank?

How old is the radiator cap? Any signs of damage, corrosion, or age?

Have the function of the fan clutch been checked? (hot and cold)

How is the heater output? (Warm, hot, shades of Hades)

"McNick" <mcnick618@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:b728c06be6ee983635e7fdcdb3ea3b56@localhost.ta lkaboutautos.com...
> In hot weather and pulling the wave runners from the lake, it will get
> between 210 and the maximum that the gauge will go, so 3/4 the way
> up...Typically flat land, seeing that I live in kansas...ha.
>

Re: Engine Oil Cooler
 

I think I would check the thermostat for proper function (drop in a pan of
hot water - should open shortly before boiling) or just replace it as they
are real cheap.

When was the cooling system last back-flushed?

Have the radiator fins been checked to make sure it isn't clogged by bugs,
leaves, debris?

Does the temperature go down when you turn the heater up?

What brand coolant?

What condition is the coolant in?

Is there a layer of slime coating the expansion tank?

How old is the radiator cap? Any signs of damage, corrosion, or age?

Have the function of the fan clutch been checked? (hot and cold)

How is the heater output? (Warm, hot, shades of Hades)

"McNick" <mcnick618@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:b728c06be6ee983635e7fdcdb3ea3b56@localhost.ta lkaboutautos.com...
> In hot weather and pulling the wave runners from the lake, it will get
> between 210 and the maximum that the gauge will go, so 3/4 the way
> up...Typically flat land, seeing that I live in kansas...ha.
>

Re: Engine Oil Cooler
 

If you are anything close to the speed limit, that should not be a big
load on the engine. I'd expect a stock engine to rise about 10 to 15
degrees above normal and stay there. Water pump?

McNick wrote:

> In hot weather and pulling the wave runners from the lake, it will get
> between 210 and the maximum that the gauge will go, so 3/4 the way
> up...Typically flat land, seeing that I live in kansas...ha.
>