Q: 2009 2.7 charger leaking cooling replaced lower radiator hose thermastat and housing still leaking under thermastat

asked by on September 23, 2017

2009 2.7 dodge charger leaking coolant under thermastat housing replaced lower radiator hose thermastat and housing

My car has 145000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.

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It sounds like you may have a bad gasket that may not have sealed correctly at the thermostat housing or potentially a small crack in the housing itself. I would suggest having a professional from Yourmechanic come to your location to take a look at the vehicle.

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