2005 Dodge Truck over heats

Tiny
GERRY ORR
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  • 2005 DODGE TRUCK
  • V8
  • 4WD
  • MANUAL
  • 41,000 MILES
Engine overheats. Runing the heater will cool it down. The radiator feels warmer on the right side (facing the engine from the front) than on the left. Antifreeze was checked recently in the shop. Radiator is full and reservoir is filled to line as well.
Monday, September 15th, 2008 AT 1:40 AM

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Tiny
RASMATAZ
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The radiator could be clogged up-it shoud be evenly warm across the radiator-try flushing it don't work. Replace the radiator or get professionally cleaned/gutted.
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Monday, September 15th, 2008 AT 1:44 AM
Tiny
GUNSLINGER69
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Before going through all the hassle regarding the radiator.I would throw in a new thermostat. It's a cheaper route to solve the problem if that is the issue. If it's "not" the issue, it only cost you like.12 bucks.
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Thursday, October 2nd, 2008 AT 9:05 AM

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