2004 Dodge Ram 1500 OVERHEATING!!!
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No we haven't tried that yet.
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From: Clayton MI
Give it a shot, and see if it agrees with the gauge. (it should, I think the computer uses the sensor to tell the gauge what to display.....)
Beginning to sound like a blown head gasket though.
Beginning to sound like a blown head gasket though.
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Ok. I think my next step would be to check for combustion gases in the antifreeze......which would indicate a head gasket failure or cracked cylinder head. Not sure if there are test kits you can buy in your area or you may have to visit a rad shop. When cold you could try removing gas cap with engine running check for unnecessary bubbles. This isn't always a good trustworthy test tho.
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You can also check for head gasket failure by running the engine with the radiator cap off. If the coolant is bubbling at the cap then you have a head/head gasket problem.
Pull some plugs and see if you can isolate location.
I think you know that you shouldn't drive the truck if there is gas in the oil. The oil is no longer a lubricant.
Pull some plugs and see if you can isolate location.
I think you know that you shouldn't drive the truck if there is gas in the oil. The oil is no longer a lubricant.
Last edited by jrsick; Jun 20, 2020 at 07:13 AM.