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1997 Dodge Caravan cooling problem

Tiny
CHM1963
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  • 1997 DODGE CARAVAN
  • 6 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 175,000 MILES
My caravan, suddenly began overheating yesterday while driving. After letting it cool down, I drove straight home, as I did so, the temperature gauge, would go up, then down. Would it be my thermostat going/gone bad? Or possibly a problem with the water pump?
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Friday, July 11th, 2008 AT 5:51 AM

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Tiny
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When was the last Cooling System Service Done?

Were you in and out of traffic when the gauge would fluctuate?

The Thernostat would be the the first to check or just replace.

Also check and make sure the fan(s) are coming on.
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Friday, July 11th, 2008 AT 6:28 AM
Tiny
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Check coolant, check for leak,
repair as needed
very possible a bad thermostat if no leak found in the system
then I would start by replacing the thermostat
good luck
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