Running Hot
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09-16-2018, 04:45 PM
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Running Hot
Hi everyone.
Have a slight problem with my 07 Caliber 2.0. I recently performed some work on the engine, i.e. new timing chain, new water pump, new pulleys, serp belt, etc... new cooling hoses as well. Having just recently gotten this car back on the road and bleeding the cooling system of all air the engine seems to run a bit hot. The temp needle is always hovering right around dead middle. Shouldn't it be about 1/3 of the way up? Replaced both thermostats as well and they appear to be opening at the correct time. Fans also come on at the correct time. The only thing different I filled it with Autozone any color coolant which is neon green instead of the more expensive Mopar branded HOAT which is amber in color. My question is will this engine run hotter if you don't use the Mopar HOAT or does it matter at all? If this isn't the issue then what else could it be? Thanks in advance.
Have a slight problem with my 07 Caliber 2.0. I recently performed some work on the engine, i.e. new timing chain, new water pump, new pulleys, serp belt, etc... new cooling hoses as well. Having just recently gotten this car back on the road and bleeding the cooling system of all air the engine seems to run a bit hot. The temp needle is always hovering right around dead middle. Shouldn't it be about 1/3 of the way up? Replaced both thermostats as well and they appear to be opening at the correct time. Fans also come on at the correct time. The only thing different I filled it with Autozone any color coolant which is neon green instead of the more expensive Mopar branded HOAT which is amber in color. My question is will this engine run hotter if you don't use the Mopar HOAT or does it matter at all? If this isn't the issue then what else could it be? Thanks in advance.