hello every one
i have 2013 freightliner cascadia isx 2250, yesterday i was driving and suddenly check engine light came up it s spn 3060 fail18. i check it online it says something about engine cooling system monitor. i also notice when i am driving the water temperature gauge is very low it s under 150 degree usually it is above 190 when i am driving normal.
before this happen i had a problem with the coolant every 4000 miles i need to add 1 gal of coolant i look evey where i see no sign for leaks ,i took it to a shop they check it with air pressure they couldn't find any leaks also
does any one has this problem before, also do i can still drive it even if the temperature is low
thx for help
truck runing with very low temperature
Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by medseg2003, Oct 24, 2018.
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Yes you can drive with low temp. Should be able to anyways. Just means the thermostats aren't working. If you're sure the radiator is full. Being low on antifreeze could cause a cold reading also.
I've been driving a w900 with bad thermostats for the last 2 years. Sometimes it sucks in the winter when going down hills. Gauge will drop to the bottom.medseg2003 Thanks this. -
Get it to a cummins shop, have them see what the actual temps are, you don't want to run it with low temps too long, you will build up sludge and other problems. It may be a stuck open thermostat or a sensor.
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Get the thermostat fixed. Running cold is not good for an engine with emission controls.
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On a related note. A few weeks ago running across Montana, it was around freezing but I observed 2 [newer] trucks already running winter fronts nearly full closed.
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Either T-stats are stuck open or your gauge/sensor crapped out.
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Money always trumps maintanance.
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