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First time diesel owner #1680794 10/01/14 09:27 PM 10/01/14 09:27 PM
Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 286 St Leonarc Md S stormer41 OP enthusiast
stormer41 OP enthusiast S Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 286 St Leonarc Md	We finally brought it home today. A week and 1/2 ago we drove to Martinsville, VA to purchase our 2006 Ram 2500 CTD. After we left the dealer, we had major problems. It was towed back to the dealer and after their troubleshooting, the transmission ate itself. They really worked with us on getting a better transmission and torque convertor. I even shipped them Amsoil to use. Today I met their delivery driver in Bowling Green, VA. When we test drove it, I noticed the temperature gauge would float over 200 deg. I guess my main question is what is the normal operating temp? We plan on using to pull a travel trailer. And I don't want to ruin the new transmission. Need some ideas on what to look for and possible repairs. Any help would be appreciated. 8287744-dodge2500.jpg (74 downloads) Proud owner of a 1991 Dodge Ramcharger LE 2wd.

Re: First time diesel owner [Re: stormer41] #1680795 10/01/14 09:49 PM 10/01/14 09:49 PM
Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 1,035 Missouri U.S.A. 7 71yelladustr super stock
71yelladustr super stock 7 Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 1,035 Missouri U.S.A.	Your truck should run right at 200* or slightly less. It has a 190* thermostat unless it has been changed. Anything above that temp you should hear the cooling fan roaring and should cool down instantly. The electronic cooling fan clutch is sometimes problematic on those models. I would first check for excessive debris in the core of the radiator and for broken wires to the fan clutch. 392 gen III hemi on E-85 727 trans Dana 60 10.02@134

Re: First time diesel owner [Re: 71yelladustr] #1680796 10/01/14 10:10 PM 10/01/14 10:10 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 4,616 Kissimmee Fl. D dusturbd340W5 master
dusturbd340W5 master D Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 4,616 Kissimmee Fl.	both my 05's and my 06 always ran just a touch over 200, just like in the picture. 70 duster full chassis super pro 416 CNC Indybrock heads 727 w/brake best so far 1.212 60 6.219 in 1/8 at 110.88 9.768 at 137.81 1/4

Re: First time diesel owner [Re: dusturbd340W5] #1680797 10/02/14 11:12 AM 10/02/14 11:12 AM
Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 16,127 Mesa, Arizona D dart4forte I Live Here
dart4forte I Live Here D Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 16,127 Mesa, Arizona	Just shy of 200 on mine.

Re: First time diesel owner [Re: dart4forte] #1680798 10/02/14 06:38 PM 10/02/14 06:38 PM
Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 286 St Leonarc Md S stormer41 OP enthusiast
stormer41 OP enthusiast S Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 286 St Leonarc Md	Was wondering. We plan on bringing our travel trailer home next weekend. There are afew stout hills between Harrisburg and Baltimore. I guess with a new truck, it'll be a learning experience...... Proud owner of a 1991 Dodge Ramcharger LE 2wd.

Re: First time diesel owner [Re: stormer41] #1680799 10/02/14 11:48 PM 10/02/14 11:48 PM
Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 5,301 CA, Proprietor; The "PALOMINO"... dynotune440 master
dynotune440 master Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 5,301 CA, Proprietor; The "PALOMINO"...	That looks like a typical temp reading. Dinuba, California, Home of the PALOMINO ranch and 440 truck farm, where dodge trucks have a home. Have Four 1979 dodge PALOMINO trucks now.

Re: First time diesel owner [Re: stormer41] #1680800 10/03/14 07:18 AM 10/03/14 07:18 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 6,182 Bridgeport, WV M Michael master
Michael master M Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 6,182 Bridgeport, WV	Normal

Re: First time diesel owner [Re: Michael] #1680801 10/03/14 06:53 PM 10/03/14 06:53 PM
Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 286 St Leonarc Md S stormer41 OP enthusiast
stormer41 OP enthusiast S Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 286 St Leonarc Md	Another question.... I know about putting it tow mode, when pulling a trailer. What excately does that do??? Thanks for being patient Proud owner of a 1991 Dodge Ramcharger LE 2wd.

Re: First time diesel owner [Re: stormer41] #1680802 10/03/14 07:40 PM 10/03/14 07:40 PM
Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 138 central pa D darted1 member
darted1 member D Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 138 central pa	locks out overdrive ED M

Re: First time diesel owner [Re: stormer41] #1680803 10/04/14 07:38 PM 10/04/14 07:38 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 6,182 Bridgeport, WV M Michael master
Michael master M Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 6,182 Bridgeport, WV	Quote: Another question.... I know about putting it tow mode, when pulling a trailer. What excately does that do??? Thanks for being patient Raises the shift points and shifts harder. I use Tow/haul ALL the time.

Re: First time diesel owner [Re: Michael] #1680804 10/07/14 08:23 AM 10/07/14 08:23 AM
Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 286 St Leonarc Md S stormer41 OP enthusiast
stormer41 OP enthusiast S Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 286 St Leonarc Md	Update.......... Replaced the thermostat Friday night. The o-ring gasket was starting to go bad. The ASE tech I talked with told me that when the trans went bad, it overworked the thermostat. When this happens at his dealership, The thermostat is replaced. Added 1bottle of Amsoil Coolant Booster, and refilled the system. Ran it up to the Williamsgrove Open the next day. Temps never got above 200 on the hills. Ran 344 miles, and when I filled up, my fuel mileage was 21.1 mpg. This coming Saturday, we are going back to PA to bring home a 32ft. travel trailer. Proud owner of a 1991 Dodge Ramcharger LE 2wd.

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