Wow. I did not know that. I've always thought it'd cool as driving goes easier. So it only cools @ idle?
How many trucks in your facility? The UPS facility? To give you an idea, we run about 30-32 routes during the summer. We cover the biggest area in Ohio. From Washington Court House to the WV...
Remember also that any slow speed driving such as in a neighborhood, down a driveway, or parking lot, is cooling down from coming off the highway or high speed roads.
I've never added anything to it. If you're losing coolant, you've got a different problem.
All this being said, don't go 'searching' for problems. More then likely, just routine maintenance is all that's needed for this truck to last you a long and trouble free time.
The coolant reservoir is right up top when you open the hood, above the radiator. Has pinkish purple colored coolant. I've learned it likes to change shades of color. Some days it looks very pink. Sometimes darker. Just lighting playing tricks.
The nightmarish pics I've seen of a failed oil...
Good deal. Then from what I've read, that ride will be worlds better then just a spacer lift. This is my first coil-sprung truck so I cannot comment on personal experience tho.
It's good you haven't seen it. Means the system is doing it's job behind closed doors as designed.
I have rather short daily drives. So as a rule, I find excuses to hook to the boat or a trailer on the weekends and go on a nice 40-60mile run. Keeps the truck happy and me as well. [emoji3]
I can remember signing the paperwork on my new truck. It was piled high and the gentleman could've been a one of those disclaimer speed reading specialists you hear on the radio. Could see how I & many would sign it unknowingly.
I understand ignorance is not an excuse, but what they're doing...
Can any of you in the salt belt recommend a product for a DIY undercarriage coating?
Have you ever done this? How did you apply it?
With the salt & '5 nasty lines' season approaching, (pre-treatment they put on our roads here for you southern people), I'd like to coat the underside of my...