2016 Ram 3.6 running hot when towing

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cldo1

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Hey all. Hoping for some help here. My temps seem to be generally hot when towing my little 3700 pound trailer. Total weight when camping probably about 4200. I have the 3.92 tow package and am well under what I can tow. I am seeing some pretty high numbers but have read multiple places these just run hot. This is on a stretch of freeway with some slight inclines and declines and this seemed to be close to average minus the trans temp typically sitting at around 205ish when I’m off the gas. Let me know if I need to get this into the shop please. F8AB8C0F-5064-4F95-B6FE-B11FDB70250D.png
 

crash68

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while towing those temps are to be expected, the temps could go higher. 230°F coolant and 260°F oil is about the upper end before you need to start backing off the speed towing.
The trans temp is fine, it might wander a little higher but it probably stay right about there.
 

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never seen my oil go that high. hope your using a good synthetic
 

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When I towed with my 3.6, 3.55 2017, my numbers looked similar. In fact, I think my transmission was above 210. I think you are fine.
 

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