Engine/Transmission (1994 - 1998) Gates or Cummins T-stat?

[CTaylor]

Ok guys getting ready to flush my cooling system, Im putting CAT ELC in and I figure for good measure ill change the thermostat since my truck has 213k and may have the original one it still. Should I only use the Cummins one or is that 180 gates that Genos sells fine?

 

[bladehauler]

I am running the 180 gates from Geno,s , I live in Texas and went through 115* this summer with no problems.

 

[AEdelheit]

I thought about Running the CAT ELC, awsome stuff just didint feel like dealing with my local dealer/ex employer to get it. Last time I priced it out it wasnt cheap though that was 3 years ago, for how long it should last im starting to think I should have got it.

 

[bladehauler]

I am running the CAT ELC in my Cat powered big truck, Cat recommends 300,000 then add an additive and go another 300,000 . This winter I plan on changing my ctd over to Cat ELC. I use the concentrait with distilled water. Most heavy truck part suppliers have it at a little less than $20 a gallon. Hope this helps in some way .

 

[Missouri Mule]

I would go with the Cummins t-stat. You don't know how long the Gates will last but have pretty good idea how long the Cummin's will (not that Gates doesn't have quality parts).

 

[RalphMan]

the cummins stats are defective. the rubber sleeve slides off and plugs the port. I know and I found out after, that this is common.