ARC95
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- July 16, 2023
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- 21
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- City, State
- WI
- Year, Model & Trim Level
- 2010 Ford 4.0L SOHC Sport
Gentlemen and Ladies hello again!
I have a question for all you knowledgable folks. Driving back home yesterday night it was around just below 40 degrees F and after driving for about 10-15 mins I had my check engine light come on. I pulled over to the side of the road and plugged in my bluetooth code reader/live feed and saw that I had a P0128 code. I checked the coolant and I'd say it was a bit low so I added some to be safe. The temp gauge was not where it normally was, it was showing none of the graphic for coolant temp below the needle. When running normally you'd see it peaking out just a bit. I'll add I have a 2010 explorer with the 4.0 and about 1000 miles ago I changed out the radiator, therm housing and thermostat, water pump etc., basically the whole rad system. Could the p0128 have been from the slightly low coolant level? I check it periodically and it's been consistent before this. The p0128 is the code for engine coolant not being to temp aka being too cold. I drove the remaining 30 mins home after filling it with a bit more coolant and the temp was pegged right around 180, 183 at the hottest. As I live in Wisconsin, it's only going to get colder from here. Should I get a grille cover so all that cold air isn't blowing into the radiator and keeping it so cold? I'll be able to monitor the live temp so I'm not worried about overheating, just don't wanna keep the old girl too cold either Anyone from colder climates experience something similar and have advice? Also for the coolant being low, I need to replace the hose going from the radiator to the overflow tank, the one on now is original and when I swapped the rad it was a bit loose. I put a worm driven hose clamp on it but it's such a tiny darn hose that I think it leaks a SMIDGE of coolant. Like i see a few dried drops ever few days when I check. Any help is appreciated!
I have a question for all you knowledgable folks. Driving back home yesterday night it was around just below 40 degrees F and after driving for about 10-15 mins I had my check engine light come on. I pulled over to the side of the road and plugged in my bluetooth code reader/live feed and saw that I had a P0128 code. I checked the coolant and I'd say it was a bit low so I added some to be safe. The temp gauge was not where it normally was, it was showing none of the graphic for coolant temp below the needle. When running normally you'd see it peaking out just a bit. I'll add I have a 2010 explorer with the 4.0 and about 1000 miles ago I changed out the radiator, therm housing and thermostat, water pump etc., basically the whole rad system. Could the p0128 have been from the slightly low coolant level? I check it periodically and it's been consistent before this. The p0128 is the code for engine coolant not being to temp aka being too cold. I drove the remaining 30 mins home after filling it with a bit more coolant and the temp was pegged right around 180, 183 at the hottest. As I live in Wisconsin, it's only going to get colder from here. Should I get a grille cover so all that cold air isn't blowing into the radiator and keeping it so cold? I'll be able to monitor the live temp so I'm not worried about overheating, just don't wanna keep the old girl too cold either Anyone from colder climates experience something similar and have advice? Also for the coolant being low, I need to replace the hose going from the radiator to the overflow tank, the one on now is original and when I swapped the rad it was a bit loose. I put a worm driven hose clamp on it but it's such a tiny darn hose that I think it leaks a SMIDGE of coolant. Like i see a few dried drops ever few days when I check. Any help is appreciated!