2001 Dodge Stratus radiator

2001 DODGE STRATUS
85,000 MILES • 3.0L • V6 • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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SOCALFOFO
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So this has been going on for awhile...the temperature gauge in 2001dodge stratus r/t goes up but doesn't overheat I put on the heater and it goes down I had the radiator changed 3 years ago. I don't have white smoke coming out. It does idle low. Can you help
Dec 4, 2013 at 7:56 PM
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CARADIODOC
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The gauge is supposed to go up, so you have to be more specific. If it's reading higher than normal, does it do that as soon as you start the cold engine, or does the engine have to warm up first? When the heater brings the temperature down, that says the radiator isn't giving up the heat to the air. Corroded cooling fins will do that, but if the radiator was new three years ago, check instead to see if they're plugged with bugs and leaves.

If the car had crash damage repaired, check for the rubber seal under the front of the hood to be sure it's there. If it's missing, air will bypass the radiator.
Dec 4, 2013 at 9:09 PM
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SOCALFOFO
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Sorry about...it does it after the engine warms up. I'll check the fans and let you know and thatl you for the fast response!!!!!!!
Dec 4, 2013 at 10:16 PM
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