Q: 2008 Dodge 3500 6.7L diesel- replaced water pump and radiator hose but now losing water and overheating with no obvious leaks.

asked by on October 03, 2017

Replaced water pump and lower radiator hose but now losing water and overheating with no obvious leaks.

My car has 130000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.

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