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Oil Temp while towing

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I have an oil temp gauge that is ran to the back of the block coming off of a port. I've noticed that even while not towing that hit seems to get real close to around 210. While towing my traveltrailer this wekend it hit upwatds of around 230. That seems a little warm to me. Don't these trucks come with oil coolers on them?? I haven't gotten under to look for one yet. I just assummed it was there. I'm If I do need to add one what would be a good one that would work good while towing. My trailer is around 9000lbs when loaded down. Thanks.
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I have had an oil temp sensor on mine for sometime. I pull a 12.5K 5er. My GCW is 19.5K. The sensor is in the port beside the OEM oil filter. At cruise it sits at 190*. When working hard, it will go up to 210* I have never seen it higher. The coolant temp seems to be in lockstep about 10* cooler FWIW
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