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Engine temperature on a 1995 U300 with Cat 3176

Curious if anyone else has a Cat 3176 and what temperature it runs at.
We had a guy change the oil and check the coolant and he said Cats run hotter.
It is running about 210 which seems high.
Any ideas?
Thanks, Susan
Susan and Bob
1995 U320CSE
40'
Cummins M11
Coach build #4730
Previous Foretravel's 1996 U280, 1995 U300

Motorcade # 17974

Re: Engine temperature on a 1995 U300 with Cat 3176

Reply #1 –
Not sure about your specific engine but engines in general will run near the thermostat rating,if your cooling system is in good shape it could run cooler,does it run hot all the time,this topic was discussed a few days ago with many suggestions of things to do and check,read those posts and answer some of the questions.
96 U270 BUILD 4810
85 380SL
Drummonds TN.

Re: Engine temperature on a 1995 U300 with Cat 3176

Reply #2 –
You can either call Caterpillar Corp (877 777-3126) or go to any Caterpillar dealer with your engine serial number and they can tell you what thermostat (Cat calls them regulators) you need.  Cat recommends changing them every couple of years

If coolant change is coming due, that is a good time to change thermostat(s) as well.
Brett Wolfe
EX: 1993 U240
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Re: Engine temperature on a 1995 U300 with Cat 3176

Reply #3 –
Quote from: Rocky1down –
Curious if anyone else has a Cat 3176 and what temperature it runs at.
We had a guy change the oil and check the coolant and he said Cats run hotter.
It is running about 210 which seems high.
Any ideas?
Thanks, Susan
We have the brother to your coach with Cat 3176B. Temps on a normal run (towing) will be 190, ambient being 85 or so...when climbing I keep the rpm's at 1600-1700 in the proper gear and temps never climb past 200. "check the coolant" ?? what did he do ???

Hans


 
Hans & Marjet
1995 U300 "Ben" (#4719)
3176B Cat,4060HD,Jake
SKP#139131
Motorcade#17579
2006 Honda Element (towed)
 

Re: Engine temperature on a 1995 U300 with Cat 3176

Reply #4 –
What temp did the coach run at BEFORE the oil change?
If its higher after the person worked on the engine I would start my investigation right there.
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