1998 Dodge Stratus 98 Stratus Starts Over Heat After 20 Mins Driving You Tell

1998 DODGE STRATUS
178 MILES
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LYDELLM3
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I have a 98 Dodge stratus. i starts to over heat after 20 mins of driving it. Can you tell me the possible issues and how much it will cost to fix?
Mar 5, 2013 at 1:07 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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The first thing I would recommend is checking the thermostat. It may not be opening. If that is good, check to make sure the radiator isn't plugging.

Let me know what you find.
Mar 5, 2013 at 1:10 AM
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LYDELLM3
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okay thanks would you know how much it would cost to repair?
Mar 5, 2013 at 1:32 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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It is hard to say when I'm not sure what the problem is. A thermostat is a 5 dollar part. Then you would have to pay labor (or do it yourself) plus coolant.
Mar 5, 2013 at 1:35 AM
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