Is the radiator on my Dodge Dakota working?
Is the radiator on my Dodge Dakota working?
So far, since replacing lost coolant and getting a new radiator cap, my Dakota hasn’t overheated again and I’ve driven it several hundred miles since then. I hope it remains so, because since my wife’s 89 Jeep Cherokee failed inspection due to having a badly rusted out floor board, the Dakota is our only vehicle.
Why is the coolant leaking from my Dodge Dakota?
Just this weekend I trucked to the top of Wolf Creek Pass in my 2001 4.7L Dakota. When I stepped out of my truck I could smell coolant immediately and it was my car leaking it. When I popped the hood it appeared that the coolant had been spewing from the overflow bottle.
Why does my Dakota 4×4 heat up so fast?
It appeared that the anti-freeze was going out the overflow tube and maybe splashing onto the engine. What would cause it to heat up like this. Could it be a bad radiator cap or what. My 4.7 liter Dakota 4×4 just started overheating yesterday. I replaced the thermostat and that seemed to cure the problem.
What should engine temp be in Dodge Dakota?
I recently went on a long road trip. During that time my engine temp peaked at about 240 w/ no A/C. (norm being around 190-200) Red line is 260. The first thing I changed was the thermostat. Didn’t change a thing.
So far, since replacing lost coolant and getting a new radiator cap, my Dakota hasn’t overheated again and I’ve driven it several hundred miles since then. I hope it remains so, because since my wife’s 89 Jeep Cherokee failed inspection due to having a badly rusted out floor board, the Dakota is our only vehicle.
Is it bad to have oil in the radiator?
The good news is since your oil is not contaminated with coolant, there should be no actual engine damage provided you replace the head gaskets soon. It’s actually the opposite because the oil pressure is through the main bearings on the crank then the cam which should be in the block for this engine.
What are the signs of a bad radiator?
If you have damaged fins, a clog can occur in the radiator, leading to an overheating engine. Another noticeable sign of a bad radiator is when your heater doesn’t work as it should. Your cabin heater relies on the hot coolant that passes through the core.
Just this weekend I trucked to the top of Wolf Creek Pass in my 2001 4.7L Dakota. When I stepped out of my truck I could smell coolant immediately and it was my car leaking it. When I popped the hood it appeared that the coolant had been spewing from the overflow bottle.
How can I tell if my radiator has an oil leak?
Coolant is forced past the piston rings and enters the oil crankcase. The coolant mixes with the oil into a brown or cream-colored frothy consistency. The radiator coolant level will drop perceptibly, while the oil level in the crankcase will rise. At this point, signs of exterior water leakage will show.
What does it mean if you have no oil in your Radiator?
If you have oil in your radiator but no radiator fluid in the head, then you more than likely have a crack in you’re radiator. Your truck (same as my husbands) has an oil cooling line that runs through the radiator.
