2013 ISX15 running hot

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  1. mitmaks

    mitmaks Road Train Member

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    I've got '13 isx15 450hp that seems to run hot. I'm climbing hills and with a/c off and fan on it can barely keep temp under 210F
    I'm thinking maybe I have blockage in radiator somewhere. What can I do to help keep it cool?
     
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  3. Big Road Skateboard

    Big Road Skateboard Road Train Member

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    First, blow the radiator out from the inside forward. It's likely got some external flow issues. Keeping RPM's up on hills will help keep temps down too.

    What RPM are you pulling these hills.
     
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  4. mitmaks

    mitmaks Road Train Member

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    Generally 1500rpm going 25-35mph pulling 40-47k
     
  5. Big Road Skateboard

    Big Road Skateboard Road Train Member

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    You'd run cooler at 1750-1800. You must be on some huge hills ar 25-35 mph.

    Nonetheless, the lower that RPM is, the harder that engine has to work.
     
  6. mitmaks

    mitmaks Road Train Member

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    Water pump was replaced last year
     
  7. God prefers Diesels

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    My truck ran 192* empty. New radiator and thermostat, it runs at 180*. Climbs when I pull a hill. But even in cases like you, if I flip the fan on, it runs at 176* grossed, and pulling a hill for five minutes straight in 6th gear.

    Point being, your manual fan should be able to control your temps perfectly if everything else is right.
     
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