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Old 06-26-2013, 08:14 PM   #112 (permalink)
oil pan 4
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The suburban can out run the Kia Rio while loaded down with house hold goods for a move while pulling the trailer which was also full (level with the 2 foot high wood sides).
But the suburban cant keep up with the kia on hills, at least when loaded down, because it starts to slow down and run hot.
My engine almost bought it today, it was between 107 and 110'F in southern NM and while going up a mountian the temp gauge almost went into the red.
I will be back out that way in the middle of july, so I best have it sorted by then.
I orded a new aluminum radiator to put in before this trip but it didn't make it to my house before I had to leave.
Also the water injection will be hooked back up.

Also I am in dire need of aero mods. Last tank I did a slow drive from roswell to clovis going about 45 mph most of the way with no wind and hit nearly 30mpg on a short distance tank.
Even if I really didn't get an honest 30mpg due to tank to tank filling its got to be at least 26 to 28 mpg.
I guess if I could get rid of the winds that would help a lot too.
The only costant I seem to have is constantly blowing winds.
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