2001 dodge durango overheating. why?
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Asked by txbludiamond281 Nov 24, 2010 at 07:50 PM about the 2001 Dodge Durango

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

My truck is overheating? I replaced water pump and hoses, thermostat, radiator, transmission and heater core. The truck runs and then get hot and drop dead while rolling. doesnt matter what speed I'm going? what could be wrong?

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papa answered 13 years ago

are u getting a SES light,are u loseing collent,check the oil & see if it is milkey looking if so blown head gasket.is oil clear and exseffece steam comeing out exhoust,blown head gasket,if none of this could just be a bad fan clutch,as for the shuting down at high temp,is normal,is a factory safty system to keep from burning up the engine,also remove thermostat and drive for a few miles,just because u put in a new one dont mean it is working,if it is a STANT brand this is common for them.

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