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30 Closed Cab PU · 10-04-2019, 12:20 AM

If not installed, may want to install a coolant gauge. If coolant is not going above about 120-130 degrees for awhile, water/condensation will not be dispelled. How long - not sure, but guess a good half hour or more with a properly warm/hot motor.

If not getting warm/hot enough may want to consider a thermostat with 2 or 3 extra 1/8 inch holes drilled in it The extra holes are for a coolant bypass. to keep cylinder 4 from possible overheating.

Some do not believe in a thermostat, but has worked well for me. Helps keep motor/coolant/oil temperature up, and condensation/water burned out of the oil. Has also improved my gas mileage very slightly.

10-04-2019, 12:20 AM	#10
30 Closed Cab PU Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Posts: 2,332	Re: Engine Oil Analysis If not installed, may want to install a coolant gauge. If coolant is not going above about 120-130 degrees for awhile, water/condensation will not be dispelled. How long - not sure, but guess a good half hour or more with a properly warm/hot motor. If not getting warm/hot enough may want to consider a thermostat with 2 or 3 extra 1/8 inch holes drilled in it The extra holes are for a coolant bypass. to keep cylinder 4 from possible overheating. Some do not believe in a thermostat, but has worked well for me. Helps keep motor/coolant/oil temperature up, and condensation/water burned out of the oil. Has also improved my gas mileage very slightly.