Overheating?

Tiny
BHAMDOC1973
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  • 2013 DODGE CHARGER
  • V6
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  • 103,000 MILES
After solving the issue with the throttle and intake temperature sensor codes which turned out to be a disconnected wire, I replaced the oil filter cooler housing as it was leaking. Before doing that I noticed the temperature goes above the middle and then comes back. Anyways, I drove it drives great after replacing the housing. Still overheats past the middle line, when I stop and turn off the A/C and rev it few times the temperature drops. Boiling reservoir. Upper radiator hose feels okay, lower feels colder than the top. But I also had code p0117 from before when I was dealing with the intake temp sensor. Not sure if that is a common code on these which indicates a temperature sensor fault, or the thermostat may be faulty. Coolant reservoir is full. Not sure if these require bleeding procedure which I doubt.
Monday, July 22nd, 2024 AT 10:25 AM

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Tiny
KEN L
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Is the cooling fan running? If so, I would swap out the thermostat which controls the engine temperature. Here is the location and how to change it out. This guide may help as well:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/engine-overheating-or-running-hot

Check out the images (below). Let us know how it goes.

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Tuesday, July 23rd, 2024 AT 9:29 AM
Tiny
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Fans work. Okay, will do.
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Tuesday, July 23rd, 2024 AT 9:35 AM
Tiny
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Let me know how it goes so it will help others.
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Wednesday, July 24th, 2024 AT 9:14 AM
Tiny
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Thermostat didn't solve it, but changing the oil filter cooler housing fixed it.
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Saturday, August 3rd, 2024 AT 1:30 PM
Tiny
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Thanks for letting us know, we are here to help, please use 2CarPros anytime.
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Saturday, August 3rd, 2024 AT 6:03 PM

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