What’s the proper operating temperature for a ho 6.7 2022

[Turbo Terry]

6 inches new snow yesterday. Sunday and 40 wrecks in Anchorage alone. Today will be much worse folks going to work. Takes a few snows for the new Alaskans and us to relearn winter driving

 

[Turbo Terry]

The factory cold front is a bit of a pain to put on and take off. I have been looking for some thing better. You would think the factory would have built in shutters that you could adjust as needed. We are sub zero for a long time now

 

[Diesel85]

I just put the cover on my EcoD, F-150, and 3500 a few weeks ago once the temps starting hitting 40F. It's not coming off till mid-March.

I do the same to my F-150 and my 3500 CTD.

I have increased 1 mpg using the cover due to not losing as much heat and quicker warm ups.

The other benefit is less salt and debris going into the engine bay causing build up and corrosion.

 

[BigPapa]

You would think the factory would have built in shutters that you could adjust as needed.

There are many more trucks running in more temperate climates than what you deal with. Evidently, there aren’t even enough that Ram thinks they could sell it as an option.

 

[Diesel85]

I have the AGS on my EcoD. I washed my truck a few weeks ago when it was around 20F before putting the winter front on. I drove the truck home, and I opened the driver's door before turning the truck off, and when I turned the truck off the AGS system reset and it sounded horrid with the ice build up. I looked inside the grill the best I could at the time and the shutters apparently froze together as I was driving home, then released when I turned the truck off.

My opinion, they are just another thing that can potentially break down the line and cause CELs.

 

[slowmover]

Reference:

Winter Front

“Heavy Duty Ram Cold Weather Cover”
“Snow Cover — Special Equipment”
MOPAR part number 68526832AA
For ‘21 - ‘24 6.4 & 6.7

https://www.genosgarage.com/product/ram-winter-grill-cover-mopar-68526832aa/new-products

My son (lives near Wasilla) recently took delivery of a 3500. I recommended he install the cover until daytime temps are solidly (not just peaking) above 40F. (Exceptions for heavy loads, towing, highway, etc: monitor temps). Inspect paint, trim, etc, for how it’s going.

FWIW, the ‘03 - ‘09 MOPAR W-F is helluva lot more work to install. But it covers more, as well. These latest trucks are much easier to warm up.

— Where all generations need help is in retaining some heat while parked doing errands, etc. Cut the wind.

— Case can be made (as above) per keeping ice formation at bay. Snow getting into heat exchanger stack is akin to increasing their output.

Had my 555 up to 190F on a recent 15F day here in Ft Worth (-10F with wind chill). Went into store about 30-minutes. Temp was down to 120F. It’s a waste of fuel to have to re-climb that ladder by 70F.

Going to dig that cover back out from where it’s buried (will be using truck more this winter; usually just stay on the road more in winter or summer; todays range = 42 - 62F).

The generic reaction is to ignore this tool as well as block heater. “It’ll start/run, etc”. But it’s operator error to claim that “winter fuel” & cold temps are solely the problem when these tools come straight from the manufacturer. Winter makes worse already bad habits by which they skate thru warmer seasons.

OTOH, overuse at current company (MN) gave policy memo reminder of, remove before 32F. (Loaded or deadhead).


185F to 205F. Does that answer thread title given proper use of W-F?

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[AH64ID]

FWIW, the ‘03 - ‘09 MOPAR W-F is helluva lot more work to install. But it covers more, as well. These latest trucks are much easier to warm up.

Once you figure out how the gen 4.5 cover installs, which you have to do on any cover, it's the easiest to install of the covers I've had for a 3rd, 4th, and 4.5 gen.

 

[slowmover]

The factory cold front is a bit of a pain to put on and take off. I have been looking for some thing better. You would think the factory would have built in shutters that you could adjust as needed. We are sub zero for a long time now

Had a man cut me some hard plastic to use as (4) exterior grille covers for when temps were from 40F to about 65F. First, use all (4), and right thru summer when Empty/Solo, can use the upper two as an aero aid below about 90F.

I used the upper pair as shown when at 17K GCW and 25 - 55F. Something similar might bridge the gap for you.

Cover the upper one-third?

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[slowmover]

Once you figure out how the gen 4.5 cover installs, which you have to do on any cover, it's the easiest to install of the covers I've had for a 3rd, 4th, and 4.5 gen.

Yup. But it sure is worth it!

3rd Gen MOPAR W-F

Wrap the stack is obvious if that lends a spark. Cover above, below and to sides of crossmember opening? Inner & Outer: Two-part / Two-stage Winter Front plus a hard partial cover?

It works for me.

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[slowmover]

Son sent a screenshot of the new (empty) 3500 showing 195F Oil & Coolant he says is pretty much a constant in & around Anchorage (-18F) with W-F installed.

Thats low for the oil, but not unacceptable.

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[AH64ID]

Son sent a screenshot of the new (empty) 3500 showing 195F Oil & Coolant he says is pretty much a constant in & around Anchorage (-18F) with W-F installed.

Thats low for the oil, but not unacceptable.

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Unless he has added a aftermarket oil temp gauge he can ignore the OEM one, it’s fake. The algorithm is decent at times, but it’s not real.

 

[slowmover]

Unless he has added a aftermarket oil temp gauge he can ignore the OEM one, it’s fake. The algorithm is decent at times, but it’s not real.

I’ll pass that along.