I have a 1998 dodge 2500 that was over heating replaced t...


I have a 1998 dodge 2500 that was over heating replaced the thermostat and runs fine until you are going uphill with a trailer onnit and it overheats again cools down the second you are going down hill or on level road Mechani...

I have a 1998 dodge 2500 that was over heating replaced the thermostat and runs fine until you are going uphill with a trailer onnit and it overheats again cools down the second you are going down hill or on level road Mechanic's Assistant: Have you checked the coolant? Have you checked for a leak in the cooling system? No leaks and coolant is full Mechanic's Assistant: What is the model of your '98 Dodge? 5.9 dodge ram 24 valve Cummins motor Mechanic's Assistant: Are you fixing your Ram yourself? What have you tried so far? The only thing I have done is replaced the thermostat made sure coolant is full with no leaks Mechanic's Assistant: Anything else you want the Mechanic to know before I connect you? I think that's all

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