2003 dodge cummins runs hot but doesnt overheat?

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Asked by Bill Nov 02, 2020 at 05:26 PM about the 2003 Dodge RAM 2500 SLT Quad Cab 4WD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

I have a 2003 cummins with a 5 inch straight pipe, 3.5inch intake elbow, cold
air intake, and a 72mm ATS turbo. If I drive my truck for 45+ minutes on the
freeway and get off the freeway my truck runs about 210-220 degrees? Or if
I am in traffic for 5-10 minutes itll start to creep up to around 210-215... I
have replaced my fan clutch, thermostat, and water pump but still no
solution. Any ideas?

4 Answers

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Did you purge the cooling system while filling? Have you check the coolant level. Did you use the OEM thermostat or at least the correct one for your vehicle?

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Yes, I purged the system and the coolant is full and flowing when the radiator cap is off and at operating temperature. Do you think a Mishimoto will make that big of a difference?

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The Mishimoto 3 row core will help. Has it ever overheated? A crack in a head gasket will introduce exhaust fumes into the cooling system and can cause overheating as well. An inexpensive chemical block test can be done to rule this out.

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