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What would cause a 1996 Dodge 1500 318 Ci to overheat for a couple minutes then drop back down to normal temps?
Jimmy6921
You probably need to replace the engine thermostat. Locate the hose coming out of the top of the radiator & follow it back to the top of the engine. Where the hose attaches to the engine is where you will find the thermostat. If you have not performed a coolant flush on the engine in the last two years I would recommend to do that as well. A coolant flush should be performed every two years along with replacing the thermostat and radiator cap and aproximately three gallons of antifreeze ( dillute antifreeze to manufactuers specs.). All total I would estimate it will cost you 50 dollars if you do it yourself.
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