Renegade1314

Good evening! My new 3500 gas engine pickup has a engine temp problem...maybe...the temp varies as i am driving, from 210-180....in that range. This is while pulling a 4 place snowmobile trailer at interstate speeds.75+
Also, the ambient temp was sub zero. Is this normal?It has 5500 miles on it . My 2018 1500 runs a steady 210. thanks for any replies or advice...

kevinkpk

My guess with the temperature flucuations in the low ambient tep, et. etc. is normal.

kevinkpk

You are seeing the thermostat operate as it should

Edwardmoonlight

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hanky

You may not be aware that newer engines are using electrically operated thermostats.

tech2

thermostat probably designed to start opening at 180. 210 is not a high temp imo. Don't see anything wrong here. Comparing different vehicles during different operating conditions is apples to oranges.