Truck running hot
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Asked by Guru7RDK Jun 28, 2019 at 07:50 PM about the 1997 Dodge Dakota Sport 4WD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

My truck is a 97 Dakota 3.9 and  runs just over 200
degrees. When I shut it off and turn the key
forward (not starting it) the temp has gone up. Any
ideas on the issue. Iv been told fan clutch ( the fan
blade can be free spun with the motor off, not sure
if that's normal or not) also have been told to flush
radiator. Any help would be appreciated.

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F_O_R answered 5 years ago

200 degrees is not bad. The temp goes up when you shut off the engine because the water pump is no longer circulating coolant through the radiator.

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Guru7RDK answered 5 years ago

Thank you, even if it's running at about 210-215 I wont damage anything? I have contemplated doing the waterpump and thermostat. I just dont want to waste money if I dont need to. It has also been 90 degrees here in pa lately. I just dont want to destroy my truck is all

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Guru7RDK answered 5 years ago

Also it has good heat and the coolant is where it should be in the radiator and overflow

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F_O_R answered 5 years ago

This is normal. An electric fan would reduce this issue as long as it is set up to run after the ignition is turned off.

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