Engine temps during cold weather

[Bill Harper]

Just curious to what kind of temps. everyone is having in the cold weather lately? Seems like I can not get over 175 F in town and 180 ish on the interstate. How about everyone else?

[Jorday]

I have noticed that mine is also pretty cold blooded even with the winter cover on. It's below 0 right now.

[M6-235]

Yes my truck runs cooler in the colder temps also.I put both the grill and bumper bra on about a month ago. Truck warms up faster and runs at usual temps plus brings trany temp up quicker also. You might try putting the bra's on!! LOL

[jbplock]

It was 5 below zero here this morning... After a short idle and 20 minute ride going 55MPH, engine temp was 190 with the Cloud-Rider (http://community.webshots.com/photo/63497470/103356739mpWojf) cold front covers.

[Big Tow]

I have both covers on, and yes it runs cooler if you are not pulling something. With four people and a weeks worth of gear in back, running 80 mph in -10* temps, it was still only running about 180. Fortunately, that is enough to make HEAT!

I also have found that the grille cover alone doesn't work nearly as well as the bumper/grille combo.

[jbplock]

Originally posted by Big Tow:
...I also have found that the grille cover alone doesn't work nearly as well as the bumper/grille combo. Dittos... Before I had the Cloud-Rider SS Front I was only using the OEM grill cover. I also noticed a better warm-up in colder temps with the bumper holes covered.
Also since the Cloud Rider bumper covers are easy to R&R, I take them off when temps go above 40 but leave the grille cover on.

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