overheating

  1. Jezebel

    HEMI no start, WATER in OIL, Diagnosing Help?

    So here is my truck, I'm new here. I have lurked quite a while just never had an issue pop up where I really needed to register. 07 5.7 ... you know the deal.... Had it for a few years just now has 155k on it. Been a great truck. MY ISSUE SUMMARY: Basically it was a cold 9 degree night & I had...
  2. B

    Engine overheating

    My 2009 Dodge Ram 1500 4.7 L is constantly overheating and can barely make it two miles down the road without the gauge going pretty high. We just had an oil change done on the truck and it is now happening more frequently. There's also the fact that there is a four-wheel drive engine and the...
  3. L

    98 ram 1500 overheats and dies

    my husband’s 98 ram 1500 starts and runs fine but if he drives it after a few minutes it starts overheating and dies. it starts back after a minute, but does the same thing again. there’s a small coolant leak which we already know about but i was wondering if there is anything else we should...
  4. Mister Luck

    Engine Cooling System Efficiency 5.7 Hemi

    Re examination of the engine cooling system of the 5.7 Hemi I’m in the process of replacing the stock radiator. I’m examining the coolant flow and thermostat location on top of the water pump. Radiator thermostats are not the most technologically advanced devices and routinely overlooked in...
    • Mister Luck
    • Thread
    • aluminum radiator cavitation coolant overheating radiator radiator cap restictors thermostat water pump water pump bearings
    • Replies: 137
    • Forum: General Discussions
  5. R

    Overheating Issues

    Hey everyone. Got a 2021 Rebel 5.7 V8 and I’m experiencing overheating issues. Got the truck new with 1000 miles. At about 1500 miles it started overheating. The dealer replaced the water pump. Now at 2000 miles it’s overheating again. The fan also constantly roars obnoxiously. I’m covered by...
  6. D

    Engine screams, but truck stops moving, pulling uphill

    2002 Ram 3500 dually, 5.9L Cummins Turbo Diesel. Bought used, has had this problem since the beginning. When pulling a gooseneck trailer with roll-bales, if you start up much of a hill (even with a good run at it), the truck will eventually stop moving, while the engine just winds up and is...
  7. S

    Over heating only at idle

    I have a 2011 ram 2500 with the 5.7 hemi 4x4 ST model. Within the last year I have replaced my water pump, radiator, clutch fan, and thermostat. In town if I leave the truck running on a day that is around 75 degrees and just sitting at idle my temps take off like into 220 plus. What in the...
  8. C

    Trans temp 2013 6speed

    Hello all, this is my first post. I have a 2013 1500 4x4 with a 6 speed and I’m seeing 200+ degrees empty on the trans. I’ve seen posts about people staying considerably cooler even when towing. I’ve flushed the transmission at 110k and replace the trans solenoids and filters and atf 5k miles...
  9. R

    Coolant Cap cold,Top radiator hose is scorching hot, extremly hot heat, and no issues overheating!

    I just picked up a 1998 Dodge Ram 1500 5.2 with 100K on it, I have driven it and let it warm up to operating temp, and I notice that the radiator cap (which I just replaced) is bone cold, and the upper radiator hose is hot, while bottom one is cold. I have extremely good hot heat I have driven...
  10. S

    towing with hemi 5.7 ram 2500

    So What I am towing is a travel trailer that weights about 7600 pounds. I started overheating when going uphill around Oklahoma so they arent that big! I am also reaching temps of 230 degrees on engine temp idling in the summer days! I have changed thermostat and fan clutch and did a flush on...
  11. lucasgunzz

    Replacing Thermostat

    So my truck is starting to run hotter and hotter than usual (never ran hot up to red line) so I looked up how to replace the thermostat but I need a little assistance. Will I need to drain the whole radiator? What are all requirements to changing the thermostat?
  12. K

    Cooling issues 5.7 Hemi diagnose.

    I've got a 07 QC 5.7 1500. Its summer time in Texas which means it's hot as hell. The last couple days while idling in heavy traffic or drive thru the truck goes above half now on temp guage. While driving on the highway it sits 1 click below half constant. This led me to believe its the fan...
  13. lyndsiedanielle

    Water Pump?

    Hi guys, I have a 2002 Ram 1500 with the 4.7 V8 with only 88xxx miles and for the past few years it has been doing this thing where the temperature runs slightly warmer than usual (needle moves up to the middle of the gauge while idling, turning the truck off for short trips like getting gas or...
  14. Erianc

    Overheating/Oil Problem

    I have a problem with my 04 5.7. Just the other day, I was on my way to school in the morning and had the “Check Gauges” symbol pop up. Truck was overheating so I pulled over and the gauge went back to normal temp in less than a minute. I kept driving and the gauge would stay at 3/4 of the way...
    • Erianc
    • Thread
    • head gasket oil in spark plugs overheating
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Garage
  15. S

    Fan clutch 2012 6.7 5500 is it working?

    Hey Guys and gals, So how do i check my fan clutch? I do not hear it engage ac on or off, temp will hit 220+ and with new one pricey i want to make sure its not an electrical thing first. Please Help and Thanks in advance! 2012 5500 6.7 auto
  16. A

    2013 RAM 1500 Transmission Overheating / Issues?

    Hello, As the title states I've got a 2013 RAM 1500, 5.7 Hemi, and I'm having issues with the transmission over heating. I commute about 50 miles a day to work, 80% of which is highway miles where I average about 70mph. During the Winter it was not really much of an issue, but now that it's...
  17. Y

    OverHeating, just started two days ago

    I have a 1997 with a 5.9 magnum engine and when i drove to work the truck was fine. I let one of my delivery drivers borrow my truck because her car was sputtering on her. It was fine when i gave the truck to her and when i got it back i noticed the engine was getting hotter than normal. It was...
  18. T

    2015 Ram V6 Pentastar Engine problems...eventually resolved...maybe

    I hope this information helps others with similar problems! I am an owner of a 2015 Ram 1500 Big Horn pickup with a V6 Pentastar engine. I purchased it new and now have about 109,000 miles when I started to experience engine problems. I put approximately 150 highway miles per day and I...
  19. J

    2003 5.7 Hemi Coolant System Problems

    I’ve been having an overheating issue for the past couple weeks on my 03 Ram with the 5.7. To begin, for the last 6 months it has been running too cool. I attributed that to being the thermostat stuck open. A couple of weeks ago I finally replaced the t-stat and it started to overheat with the...

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