1999 Dodge Avenger radiator/cooling system

1999 DODGE AVENGER
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Engine Cooling problem
1999 Dodge Avenger 6 cyl Automatic 135000 miles

I recently replaced the radiator in my 99 Avenger with one I got off a 97 Sebring. Although I can see no leaks, it's still running a good bit hotter than I'd like, mainly when in motion. When stationary, it seems to drop back down a little. Could the fact that the current radiator came from a 4-cyl, and my car is a 6-cyl, make any difference (the radiators are nearly identical from the outside)? Any suggestions?
Jul 28, 2009 at 1:06 PM
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Most radiators are the same size to fit the body opening. You need to look at how many rows of cores deep the radiators are. Your old 6 cylinder radiator might have three rows and the replacement might have two rows.

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Aug 7, 2009 at 7:45 PM
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