Runnng Hot

[tenn24002]

My 2011 Ram Sport is running hot and going through alot of water. Could this be a thermostat issue? Thanks

 

[4xdad]

If it’s using water it’s leaking from somewhere

 

[Bandit517]

Have you checked for any leaks? Waterpump is a somewhat common issue to look into. But looking into any leaks would be a good start.

 

[ThunderMug95]

“water”… Im guessing you mean coolant.
Its either leaking or being consumed. Both are not normal.
1. Look for spots/puddles on pavement or splatter on underside of truck after a drive
2. Check your oil…does it look like chocolate milk?
3. Exhaust…Is it puking water or abnormal steam?
4. This one I defer to 6spd guys…trans fluid/coolant cross-pollenization?

 

[fireflymedic]

I've never used it but there is a test kit to check your radiator fluid for broke gasket ectopic. Also have you checked oil for milkey color.

 

[JJEH]

Could be a lot of things. Get yourself a cooling system pressure tester and you'll be able to see if the leak is internally or externally.

 

[Jeepwalker]

Look underneath the truck for any wetness. Esp the bottom radiator hose. If there's a trail of coolant coming down the lower radiator hose (leaking down from the engine above) there's a good chance the water pump is leaking (soon to fail). Any coolant on the engine is probably a leaking water pump (coolant pump). There's a weep hole on the underside of the pump where coolant will leak out if/when the seal fails. And they all fail at some point. Pumps are a wear item. If it turns out to be the water pump (coolant pump), don't put a replacement off. Eventually it's fail dramatically and could possibly lead to bigger engine problems.

Or, like others said: Leaky hoses, leaky radiator ...or even a leaky heater core. Possibly a failed head gasket too. If you look in the tailpipe and it looks super clean (not very sooty), that's a good telletale sign w/o just by walking by the truck.

If you aren't the DIY type, a good mechanic should be able to solve the mystery of the missing coolant.

BTW, This wins the "best thread title ever" award! lol