People with x15 cummins. What’s your oil temp run?

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  1. KrumpledTed

    KrumpledTed Medium Load Member

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    225 running down the highway. 230-240 in a hard pull, but never gets above 240.
     
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  3. Brandon0928

    Brandon0928 Light Load Member

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    Seems to be exactly like mine then. I typically have 55-65k in the box so I’m always hauling heavy loads
     
  4. shatteredsquare

    shatteredsquare Road Train Member

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    i heard oil starts to breakdown and degrade at 250 and up
     
  5. ZooX

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    But 230/240 is already too close to RED 250. It just doesn't feel right. ISX runs 200-210.

    Front axle temperature is higher too on X15 (2023 Peterbilt 389). It runs 160-170. Are these high temps new normal?
     
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  6. dillydog24

    dillydog24 Light Load Member

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    Howdy, tri-axle rock truck driver here. My ISX oil temp runs about 220-240, water 180-220. Just depends on the road.
     
  7. ZooX

    ZooX Bobtail Member

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    What year and model have you got?
     
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