c-15 water temp

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  1. futurenow

    futurenow Bobtail Member

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    I've got c-15 & my water temp use to be around 175 on normal driving..now it runs up to 190 & back to 175'''on normal driving "- flat roads...I changed thermostat.& flushed..runs normsl at 175 but if I turn my truck off & start back up again.. it will start fluctuations again...oil good & water clean....thinking water sensor ,but not sure...any ideas....thx in advance..oh yea,,it doesnt run hot,,
     
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  3. rollin coal

    rollin coal Road Train Member

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    When's the last time you washed the radiator out? Likely has dirt clogging the fins. Water hose and use a pesticide pump sprayer to shoot some simple green or some other mild surfacant/detergent in there. Do NOT use a high pressure washer. Garden hose low press only..
     
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  4. futurenow

    futurenow Bobtail Member

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    thx,,I'll givd that a try..I blew it out about 7-months ago with my air gun
     
  5. rollin coal

    rollin coal Road Train Member

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    I wash mine out every couple of months just routine maintenance it's a good practice.
     
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  6. kw600

    kw600 Road Train Member

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    Had the same problem for a few months, aired out tge radiator and it was fine after that for a week or so; ended up getting a new radiator cuz the old one had a hole in it :( but it fixed the issue!
    Try AIRING out your radiator; dont use water cuz dust and bugs can stick to it.
     
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  7. futurenow

    futurenow Bobtail Member

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  8. futurenow

    futurenow Bobtail Member

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    thanks for all the advice..
     
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