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I appreciate the post-run check, especially on older equipment as seals eventually wear out, lubrication oils seep out, grease breakdown, etc. It takes no more than a few seconds to walk around and feel (IR gun) each hub, look for leaks, smell for burning/odd smells, listen for heat...

Yeah, I get it's being anal but it's only a five min check for a great peace of mind that i'm not toasting anything- especially since I'm responsible for repairs and not Uncle Sam. I read a few posts about engine temp gauges being off (too high) and freaking out the owner. After I feel good...

As I'm learning my new-to-me M923, I want to ensure the operating temps of the engine and tranny are within limits (and my dash gauges are accurate-ish). I'm assuming I can run the truck on a road about 5-10 mins then just take my IR gun and hit the block in multiple places to measure engine...