Coolant forced into reservoir?
I noticed my coolant was low in my 97 Dodge Ram 1500 5.9. I checked
because the heater had not been working. I ran it and filled it (little over half
a gallon). A week later I checked and had to top it off again. Then I noticed
a leak and it had forced the coolant into the reservoir over filling it. The
radiator is again low on coolant. The temperature gauge does not work
either, I'm assuming it's the sensor but I don't think that has anything to do
with it. Anyone have a diagnosis?
radiator cap is getting worn out and needs to be replaced. the cap is set for 16 pounds pressure and when they get week they open to soon and the pressure builds to 16 lbs and it pushes to much water into the bottle allowing it not to be able to pull what it needs back.
Remember to look at the marks on the reservoir for how much coolant to put in. It should be only about ¼ full cold. And after driving, the coolant should be sucked back in to the radiator by vacuum as engine cools. Never pop a hot radiator cap, check cold and should be near top. Try a new cap.
We were posting at the same time PrideAuto. But at least we agree
LOL great minds think alike
I will check it out, thank you guys.
Recovery hose from tank to radiator
The radiator is doing its job.The return side no supposes to be that hot. Just The return side is going to be cooler just as a boiler system. My Dodge ram is doing it but I know I have a air lock,can't figure it out.
