W5 COOLANT TEMP. GAGE READS HIGH OPERATION INFORMATION

SUBJECT: W5 COOLANT TEMPERATURE GAGE READS HIGH

MODELS: ALL 1992 AND PRIOR W5 FORWARD/TILTMASTER

Some owners of W5 series Forward/Tiltmaster vehicles may comment that their coolant temperature gage reads high. The W5 temperature gage reads high when compared to other Forward/ Tiltmaster truck models when the engine has reached the normal operating temperature (Figure 1).

This condition occurs due to the matching of the Coolant Temperature Sensor (CTS) and the gage display unit. The W5 uses the same coolant temperature gage as the W4 (4 cylinder engine) and the same CTS as the W6, W7, and W7HVET series vehicles (6 cylinder engine).

Important

Do not compare the gage reading of the W5 with other Forward/Tiltmaster truck models.

The white section of the temperature gage is the normal operating range. If the pointer moves beyond the white line and into the red, an overheat condition may exist. It there is any question, the coolant temperature can be easily tested using your PRO-LINK 9000 Scan or TECH 1 Tool. The normal operating temperature for all W5 vehicles is between 185 degrees F (85 degrees C) and 195 degrees F (91 degrees C).

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