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Your 2000 Durango 4.7L runs a good temperature while driving but overheats when in idle Have replaced thermostat flushed rad and no fluid loss Why overheat in idle?
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∙ 12y ago
Wouldn't be your thermostat, its going to be the fan motor for your cooling system. Because the wind that hits the motor while driving cools the motor but when you come to a stop and idle there isn't anything to cool the motor
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