KEEPING YOUR CLASSIC TRUCK COOL

There are few things that are more annoying than an engine that overheats. Living in fear of steam boiling out from under the hood of your truck and then seeing the green river of death pouring out from underneath your cherished truck is a sure way to ruin the day.

Overheating an engine comes with consequences, some minor, like cleaning up the mess that burping out coolant can make, to catastrophic engine damage that can cost a small fortune. And while overheating is a concern, the first question to ask on the subject is how hot is hot? Due to the composition of today’s fuels, 180 degrees is considered the minimum operating temperature for efficient combustion even for vintage engines on the street. Most experts agree that 190 degrees is a safe operating temperature for modern engines and for