Coolant system

2004 DODGE STRATUS
155,000 MILES • 2.7L • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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ALEJANDRO CORTES
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So my ETC after running the car 80 mph for twenty five miles give me a temperature of 214. I pulled over and the reserve antifreeze tank was almost empty. after I get the engine cool down and the tank was full but antifreeze hot. something is wrong with the coolant system?
Apr 10, 2019 at 9:54 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Good morning,

You have a leak and need to pressure test the system.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/radiator-pressure-test

You also may need a thermostat to cool down the engine as that controls the temperature of the engine.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/replace-thermostat

Roy
Apr 11, 2019 at 2:35 AM