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2006 Jeep Commander Over heating

Tiny
STELLA MAYNES
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  • 2006 JEEP COMMANDER
  • 5.7L
  • V8
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 178,954 MILES
I just had a new engine put in and it started over heating should they have changed the thermostate in it as well. Also now I can drive it for maybe 2 blocks and it will turn off. So I had a friend look at the inside and now there saying there is oil in the water.
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Friday, January 17th, 2014 AT 3:50 PM

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Tiny
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Usually the thermostat doesn't get replaced with engine replacements it is either comes with the new engine or is transfered over from the old engine.

A number of components can cause an engine to overheat. Any air in the cooling system will cause overheat, a faulty or broken water pump will cause the engine to overheat, a stuck closed thermostat will cause overheating, and a blown head gasket will also cause overheating.

Is there a check engine light on? If so, what is the code(s).

Does the engine oil or coolant appear to look like a strawberry shake in color?
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