My Dakota had the thermostat changed last year, because it wouldn't get up to proper temps. My Dakota will start to overheat after a few miles of driving. It will overheat for about 5 seconds or so and then the temp will come back down slightly for a half a minute or so. It does this back an forth. The radiator is full and isn't leaking. I can smell that the engine is getting hot. I am baffled as to what might be causing this? Any suggestions?
My Dakota had the thermostat changed last year, because it wouldn't get up to proper temps. My Dakota will start to overheat after a few miles of driving. It will overheat for about 5 seconds or so and then the temp will come back down slightly for a half a minute or so. It does this back an forth. The radiator is full and isn't leaking. I can smell that the engine is getting hot. I am baffled as to what might be causing this? Any suggestions?
- larryla, Baton Rouge, LA, US