How much difference should there be in EOT vs ECT temps

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hey just guys just looking for some feedback how much difference in temp should there be with the 6.4L EOT and ECT before a guy should be concerned? I know the rule of thumb was 15 degrees with the 6.0L, just wondering if it is the same with the 6.4L? Thanks guys
 

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Ive read 8 but the computer really doesnt complain about it until 15-20 i believe, maybe more. Ive seen the light once.
 

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the light comes on when oil hits 260. so you have a ways to go.

ive seen 250ish when water was 194...
 

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Over last weekend towed my boat(only 5k trailer and all) never saw more than 8 degree difference. Highest oil temp I saw was 212...I was reading an outside temp of 102degrees. May have been more on the road..air temp was registered at 98
 
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My oil temp when towing my 7500lb travel trailer never went higher than 203* and the coolant temp never went over 200* and at times they differed 7* with these temps being the highest I seen so I'm good anyways, thanks guys for the feedback if anyone has anymore please let me know
 

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towed our skidsteer and never saw more than 6 degree difference and never got about 209 crusing at 75 mph on I-95
 

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Ford motorcraft service instructor said 10* on 6.0l. Not sure on 6.4 but I would think about the same as the design is very similar.
 

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Last I remember mine stays in within 10 unless I am towing the fiver, then it has been as high at 13 I think.
I have been to 230 oil temps. Was on it for a while climbing a good grade though.
If they go up together and back down then i wouldnt worry too much about it.
 

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I would agree with the 10 degree max unloaded. But load it down and keep your foot in it climbing a 7+% grade grossing in the 26000+# range and it will split a little further for a little bit. Also you have to factor in gears and weight of the truck. I am sure mine will be a little higher than a truck spinning 2000 or less on the highway. I have seen the split higher as the rpm increases. If I keep the rpm below 2000 then they are pretty close, but hell I am above 2000 at 55 and I can only stand it for a little bit.
I am camping right now and it blurped a 14 split for a second then came back together. But they both went up and down together coming over. I dont pay as much attention to them anymore as I used too unless the signals go off for max temps which I have at 235 for oil and 225 for coolant. Keep the coolant clean with a filter and you should be fine.
 

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