96 pete 378 3406e 475hp
My oil has been usually running at 210-220.
This past week its been almost to 250* which us getting to hot. Just did an oil change yesterday too thinking it might help with no luck. My oil psi runs about 54-56.
Wgt may be causung this and what do i need to replace here to get this under control?
Oil getting too hot
Discussion in 'Peterbilt Forum' started by irishluck09, Aug 17, 2020.
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Is it the sensor? Maybe a harbor freight temp fun , you can hit the oil pan see if it's close.irishluck09 Thanks this.
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Not sure if matters but i put a brand new sensor on the oil pan in April.77fib77 Thanks this.
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AMES 12:1 Infrared Laser Thermometer for $17.99
I don't really know. The temp gun is like $20 with coupon. Which is the cheapest place to start.
Pressure good so probably not a pump. Water temp is good, so not radiator. Is there an oil cooler? -
Is it real hot where you are at? Pulling hills at 79k?
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I have a temp gun ill have to grab from home.
Water temp is pretty good holding at 190-200*. Fan kicks on around 205*
Has round oil cooler on passwnger side of motor. Afraid it might be the issue77fib77 Thanks this. -
Its abot 70* currently. Very nice out. Empty at 35000lbs running 60mph
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It doesn't make any sense.
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not at all. But thats why i also run at 60-65mph. I have 4.65 gears so pst 65mph shes pretty high up there in rpm's. But like i said its just this past week that it has gotten this hot. Usually runs at 220*. My concern is the oil breaking down because at 240* oil starts to break down
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To help cool, does truck have a manual switch for cooling fan?
Run with the fan on.
This won't solve the problem but it will help keep the oil cooler.
I have an N14
Good luck.
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