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Engine gets too warm?

Tiny
KINGJD123
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  • 2011 DODGE RAM
  • 5.7L
  • V8
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 165,000 MILES
I have the truck listed above 1500 that gets a little too warm for me. I've had it for 1 year and I have never seen it get above the halfway point on temperature gauge lately it has been doing that it bugged me one day. So, I changed the thermostat and water pump. It still gets to about 225 which is a little past the halfway mark after it gets to 225 the fan finally comes on, is this normal? My only concern is I'm moving soon, and I will be towing and don't want the engine to overheat on the road because if it's getting that warm at idle I can't imagine towing up a hill.
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Tuesday, October 3rd, 2023 AT 6:47 PM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

The best thing to do is see if the temperature stays where it should be at highway speed. If it does, what is happening is normal.

When the fan comes on, does the temperature drop to normal? Also, it is normal for the fan to turn on around 225F, so that isn't a concern.

Let me know. Also, double-check to make sure the coolant is full.

Take care,

joe
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