Can a hot to Rad hose cause an engine to overheat?
Can a hot to Rad hose cause an engine to overheat?
It cannot cause the engine to overheat. If the hot to rad hose (aka upper radiator hose) is not getting hot, you can consider yourself “lucky”, because the problem is almost certainly in the cooling system, and not the engine. Did you uses the correct temperature thermostat when you replaced the thermostat?
Can a clogged heater core cause an engine to overheat?
If the Hot to h.c. hose is not getting hot, you might have a clogged heater core. Sometimes rust gunk can build up inside the heater core. This is not a big deal, as the main purpose of the heater core is to provide the cabin heat. It cannot cause the engine to overheat.
Why does my radiator not shoot hot coolant?
It should start shooting (very) hot coolant out. If it doesn’t shoot hot coolant, you either have a bad water pump, or a clog in the cooling system. If the cold from rad hose (aka lower radiator hose) is very warm or hot, your radiator is not cooling the coolant enough. This could be causes by a bad fan clutch
Why is my Dodge Ram 1500 running hot?
Everyone has a theory, and most of them are correct in some situations. That’s whey we get so many questions! This one came in from the owner of a Dodge Ram 1500 in North Carolina and typifies the running hot or overheating problem and how hard to mail down it can be. Some things to consider below. A little background first: Automatic transmission.
What’s the problem with my Dodge Ram 1500?
This one came in from the owner of a Dodge Ram 1500 in North Carolina and typifies the running hot or overheating problem and how hard to mail down it can be. Some things to consider below.
What’s the temp on a Dodge Ram when idle?
When I rev the engine, the temperature gauge moves slowly back to the 200° range, but when left to idle, it moves back up to 250°. It doesn’t move past that point, I was concerned that it would eventually move to the red line and overheat. After idling more than 30 minutes, it did not. I’ve had the water pump replaced about 8 months ago.
What to do if your Dodge Ram is overheating?
Another way to check the clutch fan: disconnect the bimetal spring and rotate 90 degrees counter clockwise. This disables the temperature-controlled, free-wheeling feature and the clutch performs like a conventional fan. If this cures the overheating condition, replace the clutch fan.
It cannot cause the engine to overheat. If the hot to rad hose (aka upper radiator hose) is not getting hot, you can consider yourself “lucky”, because the problem is almost certainly in the cooling system, and not the engine. Did you uses the correct temperature thermostat when you replaced the thermostat?
It should start shooting (very) hot coolant out. If it doesn’t shoot hot coolant, you either have a bad water pump, or a clog in the cooling system. If the cold from rad hose (aka lower radiator hose) is very warm or hot, your radiator is not cooling the coolant enough. This could be causes by a bad fan clutch
If the Hot to h.c. hose is not getting hot, you might have a clogged heater core. Sometimes rust gunk can build up inside the heater core. This is not a big deal, as the main purpose of the heater core is to provide the cabin heat. It cannot cause the engine to overheat.
