Attention: TDR Forum Junkies 
Hi guys,
As you may have heard, New Jersey received record high snowfall for this time of year this past weekend. I was going through all of my trucks doing general prep work prior to snow plowing and I noticed that my antifreeze reservoir was approximately one half-inch below the minimum amount, so I added antifreeze to one inch below the max line. Went plowing with the truck for 24 hours straight, and during that time, I noticed two things.
1. The temperature gauge was about 210 degrees (it is usually around 190-200 degrees). The truck presently has 107,300 miles on it with original thermostat. Should I replace it? If so, should I go with a 180 or a 190 degree thermostat?
2. The scent of antifreeze was detected during most the 24 hours of plowing (while I was in the cab).
I just went out and checked the antifreeze in the reservoir and discovered that the antifreeze is one inch below the mimimum allowance. I noticed that the floor carpeting on the passenger side was extremely wet; however, I had no passengers in the past few days. So how did it get wet??? I reached my hand down onto the carpeting and recognized the sweet scent of antifreeze.
Is this the sign of a bad heater core? If so, where should I purchase? Dealer-Cummins or Rock Auto? How difficult is the installation- what does it entail?
Again, I appreciate all of your helpful advice and suggestions.
Frank
As you may have heard, New Jersey received record high snowfall for this time of year this past weekend. I was going through all of my trucks doing general prep work prior to snow plowing and I noticed that my antifreeze reservoir was approximately one half-inch below the minimum amount, so I added antifreeze to one inch below the max line. Went plowing with the truck for 24 hours straight, and during that time, I noticed two things.
1. The temperature gauge was about 210 degrees (it is usually around 190-200 degrees). The truck presently has 107,300 miles on it with original thermostat. Should I replace it? If so, should I go with a 180 or a 190 degree thermostat?
2. The scent of antifreeze was detected during most the 24 hours of plowing (while I was in the cab).
I just went out and checked the antifreeze in the reservoir and discovered that the antifreeze is one inch below the mimimum allowance. I noticed that the floor carpeting on the passenger side was extremely wet; however, I had no passengers in the past few days. So how did it get wet??? I reached my hand down onto the carpeting and recognized the sweet scent of antifreeze.
Is this the sign of a bad heater core? If so, where should I purchase? Dealer-Cummins or Rock Auto? How difficult is the installation- what does it entail?
Again, I appreciate all of your helpful advice and suggestions.
Frank
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