I have a 2008 Aspen.Long story short, I hit the curb one day and the next I smelled antifreeze. After a week of smelling it and then going away. my car finally overheated. I was stuck in the middle of nowhere and asked my wife to go get some antifreeze at the local store and that stupid stop leak(i know, I'm an idiot). Well fast forward, I bring the car to the mechanics the next day and he says the entire cooling system is full of sludge and I would have to replace everything. Radiator, 2 heater cores, and all hoses.. It would cost nearly $2300. Am I being taken or can I go somewhere else and have them power flush it for much less. If there is a leak, I will pay for a new radiator, but replacing the entire cooling system from the stop leak. Suggestions??

Asked by Paul Feb 19, 2018 at 09:57 PM about the 2008 Chrysler Aspen Limited 4WD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

3 Answers
90

BattleG answered 6 years ago

Id try flushing the whole system first n find that leak cuz if u hit the curb n began smelling coolant obviously there is leak somewhere. U might even get it all back flushed and try that.

1 people found this helpful.
Mark helpful
59,065

enginecreator answered 6 years ago

Id be concerned if it over-heated and warped a head, if it did, you got more worries than the flush it needs. But flush it and find leak and fix it, if it continues to over-heat do a compression check on all cylinders and a exhaust in cooling system test if it passes compression check.

Mark helpful

Your Answer:

Related Questions

Aspen

Looking for a Used Aspen in your area?

CarGurus has thousands of nationwide listings and the tools to find you a great deal.

Postal Code:

Shortcuts

Search Chrysler Aspen Questions

CarGurus Experts

  • #1
    Spikeaspen
    Reputation
    210
  • #2
    Randy Melancon
    Reputation
    100
  • #3
    Gene Arnett
    Reputation
    90
View All

Find great deals from top-rated dealers

Search

Related Models For Sale

Used Dodge Durango
59 Great Deals out of 1,854 listings starting at $6,987
Used Chrysler 300
26 Great Deals out of 524 listings starting at $4,990
Used Chrysler Pacifica
21 Great Deals out of 808 listings starting at $15,495
Used Jeep Grand Cherokee
112 Great Deals out of 3,737 listings starting at $4,295
Used Jeep Commander
7 listings starting at $3,999
Used Chevrolet Suburban
8 Great Deals out of 517 listings starting at $4,999
Used Ford Expedition
15 Great Deals out of 622 listings starting at $3,966

Content submitted by Users is not endorsed by CarGurus, does not express the opinions of CarGurus, and should not be considered reviewed, screened, or approved by CarGurus. Please refer to CarGurus Terms of Use. Content will be removed if CarGurus becomes aware that it violates our policies.