Overheating
thole812
02-22-2005, 03:20 PM
I have a 1995 ram 1500, 360ci. Came equipped with a tranny cooler.I have towed with this vehicle since I bought it new.No problems till a couple of years ago. Started to overheat when towing.Fluid level is okay.Also not getting good heat in winter.
Austin8214
02-22-2005, 05:12 PM
need more info, Is the engine or the tranny overheating?
thole812
02-23-2005, 04:22 PM
[QUOTE=Austin8214]need more info, Is the engine or the tranny overheating?[/QUOThe tranny light does not come on so I'm assuming it is not.Yes the engine is overheating. The temp needle will just about touch red then I have to shut down.
fredjacksonsan
02-25-2005, 10:52 AM
In that age of vehicle, it's common for the radiator to lose efficiency due to partial clogging. Have your radiator checked by a reputable radiator shop.
Couldn't hurt to check/replace the thermostat and water pump either.
Once those two are done you should see a big improvement in cooling.
Couldn't hurt to check/replace the thermostat and water pump either.
Once those two are done you should see a big improvement in cooling.
thole812
02-25-2005, 04:10 PM
In that age of vehicle, it's common for the radiator to lose efficiency due to partial clogging. Have your radiator checked by a reputable radiator shop.
Couldn't hurt to check/replace the thermostat and water pump either.
Once those two are done you should see a big improvement in cooling.
Thanks for the info.
Couldn't hurt to check/replace the thermostat and water pump either.
Once those two are done you should see a big improvement in cooling.
Thanks for the info.
fredjacksonsan
02-25-2005, 10:20 PM
Sure thing; post back here if that doesn't solve the problem....good luck.
eskicay18
03-04-2005, 11:44 PM
i had the same problem..itd go up to 250 and not hit the redline yet but one day it overheated and it barey was touching the redline..had it towed and hda a new radiator put in it and a new water pump and a new theremostat, so now its all good...no more overheating...
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