1999 Chrysler Town and Country Can a radiator go bad?

1999 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY
17,800 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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BANANAJONES
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This van is bow overheating in 80 degree spring weather.

I replaced the thermostat, which would not open when I tested it twice in boiling water.

So with a new thermostat and no other symptoms (no leaks, no unusual color to the coolant) would it be conceivable that an engine with this mileage could run cooler with a new radiator? I thought radiators were replaced only when they were punctured or leaked.

What is your experience?
Apr 25, 2008 at 2:41 PM
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BLACKOP555
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you can get it rodded out and flushed and you will get greater cooling effiecny also have the fins on the outside cleaned out , and it will run cooler.

vehicles require routine maintenece to keep them operating, just like any vehicle.
Apr 25, 2008 at 5:03 PM