Overheating

Tiny
TONY121
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  • 2008 DODGE AVENGER
  • 120,000 MILES
My car started overheating a couple weeks ago. Can't drive it a mile without it overheating. I found a pool of what I think is coolant next to the thermostat housing. Although couldn't find any wet spots around that area. It recently started smoking after it overheats and I stopped driving. Any ideas on the problem?
Friday, October 11th, 2019 AT 10:12 AM

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Tiny
SCGRANTURISMO
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Hello,

Is your vehicle's powerplant a 2.4L, 2.7l, or 3.5L engine?

Thanks,
Alex
2CarPros
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Friday, October 11th, 2019 AT 6:26 PM
Tiny
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It is a 2.4L.
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Saturday, October 12th, 2019 AT 9:11 AM
Tiny
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Hello,

This is probably going to be a stuck closed thermostat and/or a bad gasket that seals the thermostat housing. In the diagrams below I have included the directions for the removal of your thermostat and the specs for the replacement thermostat. Installation is the opposite of removal. Please go through this guide and get back to us with what you find out.

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Alex
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Saturday, October 12th, 2019 AT 5:12 PM

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