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DODGE RAM 2003  Service Repair Manual system is pressurized and uses a centrifugal water
pump to circulate coolant throughout the system.
5.9L, 5.9L Diesel, and 8.0L engines utilize an
ambient overflow bottle for coolant recovery/reserve.

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DODGE RAM 2003  Service Repair Manual lower inside sealing seat for nicks, cracks, paint, dirt
and solder residue. Inspect the radiator-to- reserve/
overflow tank hose for internal obstructions. Insert a
wire through the hose to be sure i

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DODGE RAM 2003  Service Repair Manual COOLING SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS CHART
CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTION
TEMPERATURE GAUGE
READS LOW1. Has a Diagnostic Trouble
Code (DTC) been set indicating
a stuck open thermostat?1. (Refer to 25 - EMIS

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DODGE RAM 2003  Service Repair Manual CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTION
TEMPERATURE GAUGE
READS HIGH OR THE
COOLANT WARNING LAMP
ILLUMINATES. COOLANT MAY
OR MAY NOT BE LOST OR
LEAKING FROM THE COOLING
SYSTEM1. Trailer is being towed, a

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DODGE RAM 2003  Service Repair Manual CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTION
Temperature gauge reading is
inconsistent (flucttuates, cycles
or is erratic)1. During cold weather
operation, with the heater blower
in the high position, the gau

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DODGE RAM 2003  Service Repair Manual CAUTION: Follow manufacturers instructions when
using these products.
STANDARD PROCEDUREÐDRAINING COOLING
SYSTEM 3.7L/4.7L/5.7L ENGINE
WARNING: DO NOT REMOVE THE CYLINDER
BLOCK DRAIN PLUGS (Fig. 6) O

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DODGE RAM 2003  Service Repair Manual DIAGNOSIS AND TESTINGÐRADIATOR
COOLANT FLOW
Use the following procedure to determine if coolant
is flowing through the cooling system.
(1) Idle engine until operating temperature is
reached. If the u

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DODGE RAM 2003  Service Repair Manual (12) Install coolant reserve/overflow container or
degas container to fan shroud and tighten the bolts
to 8.5 N´m (75 in. lbs.).
(13) Connect upper radiator hose and install
clamp.
(14) Install batte
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