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trucky
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9/28/2006
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hey all...winter is coming up... and you know what thats means.. (just kidding that was a pretend amsoil ad)
but really... its getting cold and i was wondering if i should wait to relocate my IAT sensor and buy a 180 degree t-stat...will they still improve performance when its cold out? or should i save my money for spring?
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daddio
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9/28/2006
09:00:12
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save your money for spring. especially if you live in a colder climate.
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N56629
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9/28/2006
15:42:30
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The theory on the IAT is that you want it to indicate colder so what could be better than exposing it to the cold winter air? When the temp drops into the sub-zero range let me know how well that 180 stat keeps you warm.
If cold air intakes were all that great, just think of the awsome hp you would be putting out during those sub-zero days.
All in all these trucks do perform better in winter than summer but at the expense of 3-4 mile per gallon.
For winter I do everything opposite of what most people try to do during the summer. I remove my fan, but get by with that only because I never encounter heavy traffic. It's something you can try but you might want to throw the fan in back just in case your particular cooling system can't handle it. The IAT goes back were it belongs and I duct warm air off the exhaust manifold into the intake. That reduces that 3-4 mpg lose to about 1-2 mpg.
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trucky
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9/28/2006
16:12:45
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so...yes get the 180...but dont relocate till warmer weather? and i dont understand what removing the clutch fan does
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N56629
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9/28/2006
19:49:59
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Removing the clutch fan is like getting some free horsepower.
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trucky
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9/28/2006
20:12:10
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why : o )
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OBIO3
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9/28/2006
20:46:53
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The IAT relocate and the 180 stat tells the comp your engine is running cooler and in doing so it delivers a little more fuel. Totaly backwards to what I want from my engine. Gas milage goes south enough in winter when engine is stock. Sure you might get a touch more power but nothing to write home about. I keep hearing the 180 stat gives longer engine life when in fact every test I've ever read indicates the hoter the engine runs, the longer it lives. This was figured out years ago When they went from 4 lb radiater caps, 180 stat and side draft engine breathers that dictated engine rebuild at anytime past 50,000 miles to the high presure cap and 190 stat to raise the boiling point plus the PCV valve and the side effects to this is a far better heater. I have yet to understand why so many are intent on reversing nicely improved design features. final word. When these changes came about in the 60's, with desent care an engine would live 200,000 plus miles easily.
So many problems .... So little time
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9/29/2006
02:30:56
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Hey trucky,
I thought your comment ...
... "hey all...winter is coming up... and you know what thats means.. (just kidding that was a pretend amsoil ad), but really..."
... was very funny!
CORRECT ... Now that Winter is upon us ...
Three Critical Concerns for Confident Cold Weather Travel
All vehicles need attention from time to time, but in the wintertime your Dakota needs extra care. For confident winter starts, it is important to keep a watch on three critical areas: the lubrication system, the cooling system and the battery.
ha ha ... I had to do it!
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trucky
Dodge Dakota
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9/29/2006
03:22:07
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ahahaha.... i felt your presence getting closer in this thread
shatto wheres the back up?
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fotodak
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9/29/2006
13:43:50
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Don't forget to change to winter air in the tires.
Winter air is colder, therefore more dense, so it takes up less space, so it requires more air for the same pressure.
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N56629
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9/29/2006
15:45:51
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I change the air in my tires every 3,000 miles.
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trucky
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9/29/2006
16:04:26
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hey waiter, yes can you please get n56629 a cookie? thanx
hah just kidding. make sure you let your truck sit before filling up! i learned that in physics
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AmsoilSponsor
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9/30/2006
09:24:55
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You may be able to go 25k miles between air changes.
That is if your tires last 25k miles.
I know Dakota owners like to "burn rubber" !
FYI -- This is for non-severe driving.
If you off-road, 4x4, rock climb, etc., you
may need to change your air more frequently.
HA HA ... I had to add that. Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha !!!
*** CHECK YOUR AIR PRESSURE ON A REGULAR BASIS.
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