Cj1234
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I have no idea what is wrong. PLS SEND HELP
Help! My coolant temp heats up fast in idle or slow-moving traffic (around 210F+) then decreases when I start driving (around 170F-190)
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Sounds like a bad clutch fan not working at low rpm.
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Just about to say the same thing. Check to see if your fan is working correctly.
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Either low fan throughput, lack of proper shroud or a bit of coolant flow restriction.
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Water pump or fan clutch
Does the fan turn freely when the engine is cold? Or does it have a bit of resistance.
Does the fan turn freely when the engine is cold? Or does it have a bit of resistance.
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If the fan keeps spinning after you shut off the truck, then (as stated above) bad clutch.
