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Re: Cat 3208 diesel engine by Mike
Post New Message I have a converted school bus that we use as an RV. It has a 1988 3208 CAT engine. The engine was remanufactured about 25k miles ago.

The engine temps were running high so I replaced the original radiator so now engine coolant temps are rock steady at 180F. The truck radiator place asked me if I wanted to replace the oil cooler and I said no at the time.

What I'm now concerned with is the transmission oil temperature. It often climbs to 230F and if going up hills, will go beyond 230 heading to 320F.

Not having any idea what normal oil temps are, I'm not sure if what I'm experiencing is normal?

Any idea?
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