CLEAN YOUR COOLING STACKS!!

Is your Duramax getting hot? Well, watch this video! Today I'm going to show you how to pull out your radiator and intercooler on your Duramax. Then we will clean it. Trust me when I say this, its running SO MCUH better when hauling big boy stuff. I hope ya'll enjoy! And always, thanks for watching!
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Here is the links to the products I used:
-WEB Coil Cleaner: amzn.to/3QdMsyS
-Zerex DexCool (~4.5 gallons used): amzn.to/3PaVDib
-GM DexCool (another good coolant option:): amzn.to/3SG5ijS
Tools Used:
-Flat head screw driver,
-7mm, 10mm, 12mm, 13mm, and 15mm sockets/wrenches
-7/16" deep wall socket/wrench
-Pick tool
-Pliers
-1/2" Drive ratchet
-Garden hose or Power Washer
Current mods list:
-Air Dog 165 4G Lift Pump
-EFI Live with 5 separate tunes
-3" MBRP down pipe
-5" MBRP down pipe back exhaust
-Pusher turbo mouth piece
-SDP Cold Air Intake kit
-Pusher SuperMax Y-Bridge Kit
-Pusher hot side intercooler pipe
-ProFab Passenger Exhaust Manifold and Up Pipe
-Anzo Projector with hoop DRLs headlights
-TheRetrotFit Source Morimoto Elite low (H3) and high (H1) HID kit
-JDM Star LED switchback front turn signals
-NAOEVO 7" LED Spot/FLood 240w/24,000 LM
Music by:
Microsoft Free Music "On My Way"
Johnny T "Baby I'm Down"

[@Big.Bird.06]

Nice vid man!

[@xtrodinaryduramax8010]

Thank you!! I appreciate it!

[@chapsteronetime2000]

Got same issue 07”lmm only when towing my dump trailer we did the fan clutch and nope still getting warm climbing! So looks like I’m doing this now. Thanks for the vid what years your motor?

[@xtrodinaryduramax8010]

@chapsteronetime2000 sound like it. I have a 2010.

[@nickpolvinale8335]

Having the same issue not even towing on my LMM, gonna tackle this project this weekend. My a/c is getting warm at traffic lights too, thank you for the video.

[@xtrodinaryduramax8010]

Awesome! Glad I could help! I hope it fixes everything for you. How many miles do you have on your truck?

[@DadBodCEO]

Did this fix your issue? Or was it the fan clutch?

[@nickpolvinale8335]

@@DadBodCEO yes night and day difference, I went back in and did the fan clutch as well because I already had the part but my cooling stack was very plugged with crap

[@charlesmosher632]

Great video. I’m thinking my LBZ and LMM desperately need doing.

[@xtrodinaryduramax8010]

Thank you! I appreciate it! If they are starting to overheat, I would definitely look into it.

[@jamesbrett5010]

I have an 09 that overheats towing 5000 lbs and just paid $3k to have all new water pump thermostats and fan. It runs a little cooler but still over heats. 240 degrees up a grade in 90s ambient temps. I told the shop to clean the stack and they started saying it was the water pump. They never cleaned the stack. It’s hard to find a knowledgeable diesel mechanic.

[@xtrodinaryduramax8010]

I agree! They just want to throw parts at it and make it easy for them. Having a clean radiator goes for all vehicles. It's a bummer that you had to shell out $3k on your truck.

[@jamesbrett5010]

@@xtrodinaryduramax8010 Thanks for the reply. I’m looking at buying an aftermarket radiator and having the mechanic clean the stack and install the new radiator. The new radiator would half upgrade and full on the shop to clean the stack. Any thoughts? The truck has plenty of power I just don’t want to hurt the motor. A head gasket repair is a lot of money. Thanks.

[@xtrodinaryduramax8010]

@@jamesbrett5010 I hear the Banks and Mishimoto radiator are good ones. If you are looking for aftermarket replacements. The GM is also a very good one too. And you will have them clean the A/C coils and the intercooler? With T stats already replaced, that truck will run like new.

[@mikef6706]

Great Video 👍 I have a LMM and my Edge ECT indicates 185*F. I noted your is only at 165*F. I replaced my defective fan clutch. The coolant bleeder screw is on the top of the thermostat housing. Nice looking truck but I think your air intake is pulling hot engine heat into the intake, this is not helping your overheat issues. Thank You for the Great video.

[@xtrodinaryduramax8010]

Yes. I've been told to check into my thermostats as I should be running a little warmer. I know my fan kicks on, as I hear it from time to time when my truck sits for days in the sun. Lol. Maybe I have a bad temp sensor in my fan clutch. May be a good reason to upgrade to the Kodiak one. Thanks for watching!!

[@davesnothere3425]

My a/c gets a little warm when sitting and it’s really hot out. Maybe after 530k I need to clean mine

[@xtrodinaryduramax8010]

For sure! I can definitely tell it made a difference when towing in the heat. Plus on top of cleaning it, you can put new coolant in it as well.

[@zachdemand4508]

That cut in the radiator is a thermal expansion relieve. If it wasn't there the radiator would eventually crack from the stress of expanding and contracting.

[@xtrodinaryduramax8010]

OK. Awesome! Thanks brother!

[@mikehunt6335]

Awesome video bro! Thank you for the full in depth how to. I think mine may be in a desperate need of attention!

[@xtrodinaryduramax8010]

Thanks man! I appreciate it. Definitely check it out before you have any problems.

[@mwstonesr]

Thank you for making the video. Great job! I don’t know if you realize, but your thermostats are stuck open. you’re operating temperature should be up around 185-190°.

[@xtrodinaryduramax8010]

I could see that. Since it got up to 240+ that one day, it has ran cooler when not towing. Then when towing its over heated. Would makes sense that they are sticking or the gaskets on them are going bad.

[@Jessehermansonphotography]

Dealer says 210 is normal temp. Hence why they put it in the middle. A lot of folks say 185-190 but Chevy says 210

[@xtrodinaryduramax8010]

@@Jessehermansonphotography Yup! That's because the engine temp is at 210° right? Because the T Stats open up at 185, so that would give the coolant time to cool off and cool the engine, then cycle back again. I know GM temp guages have just been aesthetically pleasing since for ever. That's why they don't jump up and down as much as monitor do as they give you actual temperature readings.

[@Jessehermansonphotography]

@@xtrodinaryduramax8010 agreed. I need to buy what you have for better accuracy

[@SolarDrew]

what is that window mounted meter you have there called

[@xtrodinaryduramax8010]

It's and EDGE CTS2 monitor. They have a CTS3 monitor out, however I haven't tested it out yet.

[@SolarDrew]

@@xtrodinaryduramax8010 Thanks buddy!

[@xtrodinaryduramax8010]

@@SolarDrew no problem!

[@Siegfried0217]

Good job bro. More subscribers , you deserve it🍻🍻🍻

[@xtrodinaryduramax8010]

Thanks bro! I appreciate it!!

[@Jessehermansonphotography]

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[@xtrodinaryduramax8010]

How did you do? When I clicked on the time, it brought me to 18:07 on the video. That's pretty dope!

[@injectedmotorsports53]

Great informative video!

[@xtrodinaryduramax8010]

Thanks bro!

[@davelosonczy1537]

👍😁👍😁