Why does my Dodge Durango overheat at idle?

Why does my Dodge Durango overheat at idle?

The cooling problem is an issue. I have a 2004 Durango (4.7L V8) with the same/similar overheating problem. I figured it was the fan clutch (nope) because when I rev the engine in idle, the temp comes down.

What is going on with the 2001 Dodge Durango?

What is going on with the 2001 dodge durango? The cooling problem is an issue. I have a 2004 Durango (4.7L V8) with the same/similar overheating problem. I figured it was the fan clutch (nope) because when I rev the engine in idle, the temp comes down.

Is there a problem with my Dodge Durango?

I have a 2001 Durango with a problem no one can solve. I can drive for about 60 minutes in the city then the engine begins to heat up then quickly goes to overheat. I have had the engine fan clutch replaced, thermostat replaced, sensor replaced, waterpump replaced, still happening.

What kind of coolant does a Dodge Durango use?

The Durango has the standard green coolant while the Dakota has red coolant. The towing package comes with a two core radiator and transmission cooler. Without the towing package you get a single core radiator and no transmission cooler. The first time the Durango overheated, I was going up the grapevine on a warm day (about 85-90 degrees).

The cooling problem is an issue. I have a 2004 Durango (4.7L V8) with the same/similar overheating problem. I figured it was the fan clutch (nope) because when I rev the engine in idle, the temp comes down.

What’s the normal operating temp on a Dodge Durango?

I have a 2001 Dodge Durango SLT Plus and Dakota Quad Cab SLT both with 4.7L and two wheel drive. My Durango has had several overheating problems and my Dakota has always ran in the normal operating range. Since there are no numbers to indicate operating temp on the gauge, normal operating temp on my Dakota is about a 1/3 from the left side.

What is going on with the 2001 dodge durango? The cooling problem is an issue. I have a 2004 Durango (4.7L V8) with the same/similar overheating problem. I figured it was the fan clutch (nope) because when I rev the engine in idle, the temp comes down.

I have a 2001 Durango with a problem no one can solve. I can drive for about 60 minutes in the city then the engine begins to heat up then quickly goes to overheat. I have had the engine fan clutch replaced, thermostat replaced, sensor replaced, waterpump replaced, still happening.

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