Coolant temp 228

[Jwithing]

That's hot in my opinion. I didn't even get that high in the summer when my 180 thermo went out. Around 220's max.

Kind of glossed over some of the longer responses, but I didn't see anyone mentioning the thermostat burp valve or wishbone valve, forget what it's specifically called. If you do check the thermo and take the housing off, make sure the little metal jingle valve in the main body of the thermo is at the 12 o'clock position.

Yes, burping the system to get air out does make a difference. I know from experience, was about a ten degree difference.

 

[S2000gtx]

Update - thanks for everyone help by the way . So yesterday i let the truck idle in my driveway for about an hour . the temperature outside was about 90+ degrees. The temperature gauges stayed at 205-206 .

On Monday will be the real test when I pick my kids up from school .

 

[HEMIMANN]

We just called them jiggle pins.

 

[indept]

Next time it runs hot, pop the hood & see if the electric fan is running. It should be if its that hot and should be on steady if running the AC.

 

[Gone]

Heres a pic from my truck i have no clutch fan no heavy duty V6 fan nothing just the factory stock electric fan one small pusher fan no thermostat no rad louvres been over a year no problems at all.. not recommended for people in colder climates

 

[EdGs]

i live in seabrook tx and my collant might get to 212 but as soon as it does it goes gight back down to 205 my oil is 215 if i get on it real hard it will go to 222 but then right back down to 215/217 (1 time oil got to 228- but it was back to back 105 mph runs just to see how hot it would get)

looks to high in my opinion- if i idle my coolant will be 205 max and oil will be 208 and thats a long idle in 100 degree temps

Just went from FL to NC and took these of my EVIC in SC cruising at 72 mph.

Mileage hand calculates at 21 mpg, I forgot to jot the mileage down when I filled up.

2015 Ram 1500 QC 5.7L 8 spd 2wd, 124k miles. Bone stock.

 

[Treburkulosis]

Here is mine yesterday. Lots of start and stop traffic and the heat index was around 112*

 

[Wild one]

Heres a pic from my truck i have no clutch fan no heavy duty V6 fan nothing just the factory stock electric fan one small pusher fan no thermostat no rad louvres been over a year no problems at all.. not recommended for people in colder climates

If you're running 203 with "no" thermostat,with an extra front mounted pusher fan,you'd be better off throwing a 180 t-stat into it,as the trucks run cooler then that by a long shot with a 180 t-stat.Most trucks with a 180 run right around 185F.Taking the thermostat right out and not putting a restrictor plate back into the thermostat hole to slow the coolant speed down,usually means the coolant circulates to fast through the engine to actually absorb the heat from the block and heads

 

[Texram155]

If you're running 203 with "no" thermostat,with an extra front mounted pusher fan,you'd be better off throwing a 180 t-stat into it,as the trucks run cooler then that by a long shot with a 180 t-stat.Most trucks with a 180 run right around 185F.Taking the thermostat right out and not putting a restrictor plate back into the thermostat hole to slow the coolant speed down,usually means the coolant circulates to fast through the engine to actually absorb the heat from the block and heads

I put my 180 in and I’m running about 185-195 with 100 degree outside temps.

 

[seabrook]

Just went from FL to NC and took these of my EVIC in SC cruising at 72 mph.

Mileage hand calculates at 21 mpg, I forgot to jot the mileage down when I filled up.

2015 Ram 1500 QC 5.7L 8 spd 2wd, 124k miles. Bone stock.

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THAT LOOKS NORMAL

 

[G-Ride990]

Here are my temps right when I pulled into my garage after work. My truck has a complete ags delete and 180 degree tstat

Pay no mind mind to my mpg, there is tons of construction near my house right now. Really annoying!

 

[Gone]

If you're running 203 with "no" thermostat,with an extra front mounted pusher fan,you'd be better off throwing a 180 t-stat into it,as the trucks run cooler then that by a long shot with a 180 t-stat.Most trucks with a 180 run right around 185F.Taking the thermostat right out and not putting a restrictor plate back into the thermostat hole to slow the coolant speed down,usually means the coolant circulates to fast through the engine to actually absorb the heat from the block and heads

Good point about the restrictor might try that thanks..i just wanted to show here that the stock factory electric fan on its own is more than enough to cool this beast in extreme heat didnt even need the pusher fan.. that front pusher fan is just an after though to make my AC a lil colder.

 

[S2000gtx]

Update …. Temp gauge was still going to 220-228. The Fan was working as normal and turned on when the coolant temp reached 220.

I purchased a 180 thermostat and a bottle of 50/50 mopar coolant and changed the thermostat. Three days in so far and the truck sits around 180-190 during normal traffic and when I’m idling for an extended period of time such as when I’m at my kids school to pick them up , it sit between 185 and 200 . With the AC on high 205-210.

Also to add , for some reason the truck is driving much smoother now.

 

[Treburkulosis]

Update …. Temp gauge was still going to 220-228. The Fan was working as normal and turned on when the coolant temp reached 220.

I purchased a 180 thermostat and a bottle of 50/50 mopar coolant and changed the thermostat. Three days in so far and the truck sits around 180-185 during normal traffic and when I’m idling for an extended period of time such as when I’m at my kids school to pick them up , it reaches 190-195.

Also to add , for some reason the truck is driving much smoother now.

Good to hear. It probably likes those cooler temps.