Q: I have a 2003 Dodge Durango with a 5.9L. It is trying to run hot. I have replaced the thermostat because it looked like it was leaking there.

asked by on January 16, 2017

Running hot. Leaking on passenger side out of hoses going into firewall. Have changed thermostat. Didn't help problem. Almost like water is not circulating.

My car has 165000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.

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