coolant

  1. M

    Throttle Control, 4WD, Coolant

    Stumped on this one. When I first start my truck every day (when it is still cold outside), within 2 minutes I will get: -Throttle Control light (lightning bolt), -Serv 4WD light -temp gauge stays all the way cold -coolant temp reads as <100 All of these stay that way for the entire drive...
  2. M

    Throttle Control + 4WD Light + Coolant Low

    Stumped on this one. When I first start my truck every day (when it is still cold outside), within 2 minutes I will get: -Throttle Control light (lightning bolt), -Serv 4WD light -temp gauge stays all the way cold -coolant temp reads as <100 All of these stay that way for the entire drive...
  3. NY Andrew

    5th year: coolant flush question/issues/recommended service

    Hey guys! Ain't been on here in a very long time and can't believe its been almost 5.5 years of ownership already. Mileage-wise at 19k she's still brand new and can't complain at all love every time I take it out and no serious issues ever (unless you count the screen de-lamaination issue which...
  4. Moparoadrunner

    Lost some coolant, would like some advice please.

    5.7 hemi Couple of days ago i had a leak from the top radiator hose - loose clamp, in the overflow tank the coolant wend down just under the low cold fill line when hot. Coolant temp was normal. Next morning added coolant and put cap back on before starting engine, drove around , no leaks...
  5. H

    Correct Coolant for 2014 Ram 1500 SLT Hemi. 5.7

    Hi everyone, I am trying to know the correct Coolant for my truck, and reading online is just confusing to find the exact recommended coolant for it. I am replacing the water pump this weekend so I need to know asap if possible. Thank you!
  6. 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...
  7. H

    Water Pump replacement

    I will be replacing my water pump soon as it is leaking around it is light but I want to replace it either way. I would like tips on how to do the replacement as well as where do I buy the water pump from. I will be replacing the thermostat too along with the new coolant. It is my first time so...
  8. T

    Active Grill Shutter "Partial Removal" Temperatures

    Hello all. I am well aware that this information is already on other threads. After reading them the few threads that had some good info I decided to post my findings here and what I did. I figured the more places the info can be found the better. The truck New 2021 Ram 1500 Classic, 5.7l...
  9. J

    OIL in coolant reservoir ONLY. Radiator drained clean

    2009 4.7 liter 1500. Dirty milkshake like oil in my coolant reservoir, however when I drained my rad thru the petcock it drained clean. In the picture you can see the pan on the left is milky - dirty from my reservoir and the pan on the left is from the petcock. Clearly a difference. The...
  10. R

    Heating and the 3-way valve

    I recently noticed my '13 Ram Bighorn (5.7L with the 8 speed transmission) wasn't blowing much more than luke warm heat. It got to be noticeable once temperatures got down to freezing temperatures and below. This is the conventional manual heating system by the way, not auto climate. I...
  11. P

    Engine Temp and Error Lights

    A few weeks ago, I accidentally left the radiator cap loose and lost almost all my coolant into into the engine bay while driving. I'm wondering if the coolant got into something electrical because ever since then I get error lights saying to service the 4WD system as well as the red lighting...
  12. Dingalinger

    COOLANT ALL OVER

    Hey guys, I just got into rams and I love my 5.7 but I was driving and made it home to steam coming out of my engine bay with coolant everywhere but I dont know what the appropriate course of action is right now, what are some common problems that might help me diagnose my truck it is a 2014 ram...
  13. R

    Coolant tempature gauge rises above 210 while driving then goes back to normal reading

    I have 98 Ram 1500 5.2 V8 I just replaced water pump.....Before replacing water pump the coolant gauge would rise a bit then lower itself. Now it still does it. I have really good heat..systems seems to be building good pressure. Truck does not over heat. I tried burping the system and still no...
  14. 67cummins

    Coolant type

    I have a 2011 2500 6.7 cummins and the book says use HOAT coolant and the truck has pink in it now with 115k miles and I’m looking to change the fluid and the dealer sold me part #68048953ac the coolant says nothing about HOAT or for diesels any help is very appreciated.
  15. MileHighRam11

    More Ram fun (coolant)

    I was throwing in my AEM drop in filter when I noticed a nice dosage of coolant leaking (pics attached). Dealer had just done work on this no more than 6 months ago. Replaced thermostat, radiator cap, gasket, full coolant and transmission service as well. Frustrating to say the least. Weird...
  16. Brentmainemane

    Coolant..

    Hello all new to your forum. Well I bought a 03 with a 5.9 going over it all and there was green coolant in it and I topped it off with green. The Napa dood said it's fine I don't trust him. I'm new to HOAT and will be doing the plugs and wires and wondering if I should invest in a new...
  17. K

    Advice on fan clutch/waterpump

    Hopefully posting in the right sub thread. Ive got an 07 1500 5.7 4x4 Water pump seal is leaking good. So fixing to replace waterpump and fan clutch I'm going with the Gates 43501 waterpump. From yalls experience should I apply rtv along with the provided gasket or does the gasket hold up...
  18. NY Andrew

    ALL Fluids for 5.7L 8-Speed 1500

    Trying to compile a "Master List" of all fluids required for my 2018 5.7L Hemi 8-Speed 1500. I do have Mopar Lifetime Warranty, but knowing how warranty's go and in hopes to avoid any issues for many years as I'd like to have this for 20+ years I'm going to do much preventative maintenance on my...
  19. P

    Heater Core Inlet Pipe?

    Trying to learn the exact name of this part! It is pipe/tubing where the heater core inlet hose connects to the engine coolant. Trying to buy it online but can't seem to find it.... Any help would be much appreciated!
  20. LeesZ

    What Coolant?

    Currently owning a 2006 1500 Ram. Having to do an oil pump change on the truck. *Dropped a lifter RIP* To get to the oil pump its behind the timing cover, and because of this i'm going to have to take the radiator out. Figured I might as well use some distilled water, and get some coolant...
  21. captshootnfish

    Temp running Hot

    I have searched a little for this issue and not found anything thing or I'm not hitting the correct key words, so any help would be great. I have a 2013 Ram Big Horn 3.6L, back in April of this year (2018) it got hot while running, didn't throw a code. I was out of town and took it to the...
  22. J

    Coolant Leak, Will This Work As A Temporay Fix?

    So here we go- I purchased a 2002 Dodge Ram 1500 Van conversion a few months ago. About a month ago the van started having overheating issues which I found out was a slow coolant leak. I took it to a private mechanic yesterday who worked at a Dodge company before so he knew all about them. He...
  23. robg_08

    Coolant resevoir

    Sorry if this has already been discussed, I couldn't find anything on it. I recently purchased an 03 ram with the 4.7l engine. The only problem i am having with it is that it is dumping coolant due to the absence of the overflow tank. the previous owners removed it for some reason and I am...
  24. T

    Coolant leak

    Right side halfway back on the bottom there is a circular plug missing.. On the engine coolant is flowing out.. Any idea of the name of that part?
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