2001 Dodge Intrepid 2001 INtrepid going from hot to cold

2001 DODGE INTREPID
180,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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BUBRAVE08
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Driving down the highway my engine would cycle from running hot to running cold over and over. Is this a thermostat sticking problem or something more serious?
Mar 4, 2010 at 9:56 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Chances are the thermostat is sticking, but there are other things that can cause it. I would start by replacing the thermostat and make sure the cooling system is full.

Let me know what you find.
Joe
Mar 18, 2010 at 11:17 AM
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