Loss of Power after New Fan Clutch
Hello Everyone, I have a 2007 Dodge Ram 1500 5.7 and it blew the water pump and fan clutch at the campsite. Got it towed to a auto repair store in San Diego and they replaced the fan clutch, water...
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Another potential that is forgotten about the current OATs & HOATs coolants
They all have a nasty reaction, or activation, during a very high temp event.
Since the 'A'cid component works by etching metal down to clean metal & plating a protective layer of organic...it leaves the etched off oxide(s) floating in the coolant till it is flushed at the manual's recommended frequency (miles and/or time based).
During a very high temp event, that floating glob of acid/oxide reacts in that high temp area. Most typically inside the radiator tubes by sticking to it. While there, it attracts more of these floating globules. Creating a narrowing of that tube, which reduces the coolant flow, which exacerbates the thermal rejection rate, which then creates an ever hotter spot.
Also eats away the radiator tube from the inside. This also happens in other coolant radiator tubes...like the heater core.
Meaning the OP's radiator might be compromised and needs either rebuilding the radiator by rodding it out & new tank gaskets...and/or...a complete coolant flush.
They all have a nasty reaction, or activation, during a very high temp event.
Since the 'A'cid component works by etching metal down to clean metal & plating a protective layer of organic...it leaves the etched off oxide(s) floating in the coolant till it is flushed at the manual's recommended frequency (miles and/or time based).
During a very high temp event, that floating glob of acid/oxide reacts in that high temp area. Most typically inside the radiator tubes by sticking to it. While there, it attracts more of these floating globules. Creating a narrowing of that tube, which reduces the coolant flow, which exacerbates the thermal rejection rate, which then creates an ever hotter spot.
Also eats away the radiator tube from the inside. This also happens in other coolant radiator tubes...like the heater core.
Meaning the OP's radiator might be compromised and needs either rebuilding the radiator by rodding it out & new tank gaskets...and/or...a complete coolant flush.
