Cooler thermostat

[campsurveyor]

I have a 2002 1500, Z71,Temperture gage is always at about 200,But when i tow it can be higher,is there such a thing as a cooler thermostat to put in & what part # would it be.Thanks

 

[m02redl]

you'd probably be better off with a oil cooler... 

 

[campsurveyor]

Why & how much is a oil cooler,Thanks

 

[m02redl]

a thermostatic oil cooler will only flow when you need the extra cooling, instead of having your engine run cool when your not towing

 

[itsstopher]

If it only happens when towing, your fan clutch (#16 in pic) could be going out.

 

[Hug_R_Av]

Welcome to the CLUB... 

 

[Armageddon]

a thermostatic oil cooler will only flow when you need the extra cooling, instead of having your engine run cool when your not towing

Why wouldnt you want the engine to run cooler all the time?

 

[m02redl]

it was designed to run best at the stock thermostat temperature

 

[campsurveyor]

I don't believe it's the fan clutch,it has only happen once while towing & it was no big deal,I just want to prevent anything.We mostly tow in cooler weather between 60-80 degrees.