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Ken S
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5/01/2010
12:46:13
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 Subject: 3.9L V6 Not reaching Temp?
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Does anyone know why the engine would not reach temperature? I was driving down the interstate for about 45 mins and noticed that the temperature was only at about 160 when it's usually at 190-210. Do I not have enough coolant? it's registering on the dipstick when it's been driven a while (warm).
Any help on this would be great. Thanks.
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say what ???
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5/02/2010
11:33:52
|  RE: 3.9L V6 Not reaching Temp?
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"Do I not have enough coolant? it's registering on
the dipstick when it's been driven a while"
You have a coolant dipstick huh?
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Ken S
Dodge Dakota
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5/02/2010
15:39:52
| RE: 3.9L V6 Not reaching Temp?
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99 4X4 3.9L. yes, I have a dipstick for the coolant. It has a resevoir.
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daddio
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5/02/2010
18:46:48
| RE: 3.9L V6 Not reaching Temp?
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If the cooling system is full it could be either the temp sensor is going bad or the thermostat is stuck open. When it's cold start the engine then remove the radiator cap. If coolant circulates when it's cold then the thermostat is stuck open.
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