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[5th Gen : 08+]: 2008 Grand Caravan 3.8 SXT coolant issues

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Old May 30, 2024 | 05:35 PM
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Default 2008 Grand Caravan 3.8 SXT coolant issues

Hey all, thanks for your time. I have 2008 grand caravan 3.8 that was spewing coolant out of the reservoir. Never actually overheated, in fact the rad cap wasn't even hot. Radiator changed in 2019. I just changed the radiator cap and thermostat. I can sit and idle for 30+ minutes with no problems. If I try to drive a distance is when is starts smoking again and spewing. I'm here from Florida house hunting and need to drive around. Coolant sensor? I did notice droplets on the y tube opposite of the thermostat. All my tools are in the POD sent up here but I know I can borrow some but I need to know what I'm looking at. Oil is clean and no coolant cloud out of exhaust. I sure could use some advice and suggestions. Thank you .
 
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Old May 30, 2024 | 06:55 PM
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How long ago did you change the radiator cap? Some of the aftermarket fellers don't seal real well.... May wanna check the oil as well, see what it looks like.
 
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Old May 31, 2024 | 09:48 AM
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I changed the radiator cap just last month. I put the radiator in fall of 2019. Oil looks good and no coolant cloud from exhaust.
 
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