1998 DODGE RAM 1500 engine coolant

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTION
COOLANT LOSS TO THE
GROUND WITHOUT PRESSURE
CAP BLOWOFF. GAUGE READING
HIGH OR HOT1. Coolant leaks in radiator, cooling
system hoses, water pump or
engine.1. Press

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTION
INADEQUATE HEATER
PERFORMANCE. THERMOSTAT
FAILED IN OPEN POSITION1. Has a Diagnostic trouble Code
(DTC) been set?1. (Refer to 25 - EMISSIONS
CONTROL - DESCRIPTION)

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual STANDARD PROCEDURE
STANDARD PROCEDURE - COOLANT LEVEL
CHECK
NOTE: Do not remove radiator cap for routine cool-
ant level inspections. The coolant level can be
checked at coolant recovery bottle or the

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual DO NOT WASTE reusable coolant. If solution is
clean, drain coolant into a clean container for reuse.
(1) Attach one end of a hose to the draincock. Put
the other end into a clean container.
(2)DO NOT

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual STANDARD PROCEDURE - REFILLING
COOLING SYSTEM 5.9L DIESEL ENGINE
Clean cooling system prior to refilling (Refer to 7 -
COOLING - STANDARD PROCEDURE).
(1) Close radiator drain plug.
CAUTION: Due to the

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual DESCRIPTION N´m Ft.
Lbs.In.
Lbs.
Nuts - Transmission Oil
Cooler Tube31.5 24 -
Bolts - Coolant Bottle 8.5 - 75
Tube Nuts - Transmission
Oil Cooler to Transmission
5.9L/46RE 31.5 24 -
3.7L/4.7L/5.7L/45

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual ENGINE
TABLE OF CONTENTS
page page
COOLANT
DESCRIPTION
DESCRIPTION - ENGINE COOLANT.......31
DESCRIPTION - HOAT COOLANT.........32
OPERATION...........................33
COOLANT RECOVERY CONTAINER- GA

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - RADIATOR
CAP................................58
CLEANING............................59
INSPECTION..........................59
WATER PUMP - 3.7L/4.7L
DESCRIPTION
DESCRIPTION - WA