1337 subs. L33T! try pouring the coolant sideways. it will come out much easier and not glug at all. 👍 a sticky thermostat is a pretty common cause of overheating. it never hurts to flush any cooling system... they are often neglected. nice job. i like that you show what socket/extension combo that you use to reach certain bolts. i think that will come in very handy for people that come to TH-cam to learn how to change the thermostat in their truck. what did you have to do to the rear bumper to get it back on after the new hitch? the Durango looks great and is ready for many, many more miles.
Haha!! Thanks dude!! I'll remember to pour it out sideways next time lol! That's right, it never hurts to flush out the system. And a new thermostat even for a truck like this is only $20... so why not? I have been trying to get into the habit of showing the extension and exact wrench I use to remove bolts, especially in hard to reach places. One of those things I wish people would do more often, it would come in handy sometimes to see. Shoot, I should have talked about the bumper in this video while I had the chance!! Thinking about doing another "afternoon in the life" sometime soon here, maybe I'll show it then. We have it on there "temporarily" with nothing other than good old zip ties haha!! We have been trying to figure out how to weld some strips on to the back to bold up the cover like it was originally though. This spring the old rango will hopefully be getting a lot of good tlc. Even tho it looks pretty clean for what it is, it still has its fair share of rust from that nasty road salt. Hopefully some body work videos will come once the weather warms up!!
Yeah man I own a 2005 Dodge Durango and every time I look on TH-cam for a certain problem that I’m having with it you seem to pop up I’m actually got the exact same problem that you have in this video so thank you I’ll be changing everything doing it myself tonight I have some other problems with it too so if you still have this channel you watch these hit me up
I got the 2005 Hemi Durango same color. It's got 190k miles on it. Still drives nice. They're good vehicles. Just about to change the thermostat in it.
Thank u too for mentioning... 🛠 😇 ⚒️ Gonna change mine too-I know it should be done because after what just happened 3 days ago-My Daddy told me I should have it checked too as well! Had this truck since 2012/2013... it would help me to do so! 😜 -6-
Like the way you approach this task. We all can learn if we grab a few wrenches and a little elbow grease. Keep up the great work man. You kept me interested and i learned a couple things so that’s a winner winner chicken dinner! Peace out ✌️
Real life video! I had a good time watching you. I have 2006 Durango, same color blue and I love it but, now I found antifreeze in the oil (chocolate mud) I'll flush cooling system and figure out what to do with head gasket. Keep an eye on coolant level because on mine, it started losing coolant and I couldn't find where it was going... now I know... Take care!
Me too!! The only reason I would get a 04-06 would be if I found a good deal on another Hemi... but I am leaning towards the 1st gen, maybe throw a paint job and a 6 inch lift on it!! Thanks for watchin dude!
Shoot, I need your kind of help with my 2004 Durango SLT 5.7 Hemi! Same story, been in the family since 2012/2013! It was my son’s truck while in college, now I have it and plan to use it as my catering truck! He gave it to me after my Jimmy was stolen-I LOVE THIS TRUCK!!! Never thought I would because I love GM trucks, but I fell in-love and was planning to buy another one too! I took video of what mine was doing... Spraying fluids! First it was a overflow of coolant because someone trying to be helpful overfilled the reservoir-reason why I hate playing the LADY roll at times 😂because I KNOW HOW TO DO MUCH MORE THAN THE AVERAGE WOMAN on my own, yet when I allow others/especially men to help-they create damage! 😖 lol. Now my truck isn’t overflowing coolant anymore-I let it sit for 2days, but now it is spraying a mist downward & upward by pulleys all over alt/belt looks wet & entire top under hood from left to right (Figure fan was reason) looks like drizzle rain drops ontop and under! First day I noticed problem, I had hard time turning wheel to pull off from curb 2days ago first drive out in morning, but hadn’t had that issue repeat itself again! 😅 I drove to gas station, smelled coolant, popped hood-Coolant was overflowing and discovered the dripping from underneath & puddle infront of house when I returned, but now it is clear fluid like water coming out!?? If I turn engine off & leave it alone, the wet areas would dry back up until I run engine again for 30mins! Now after truck has been running for 10-15 mins, no smell or overheating issues, just dripping badly like water right in middle by radiator as well! What do u think is my issue? First I thought the culprits could be one of these: clamp, hose, line, water-pump, radiator or thermostat??? I have mobile mechanic coming in the morning! -6-
I have a 2005 5.7 lt hemi and its over heating and the coolent leaks i think this is what it is the thermostat never had a problem with it doing this befor it has 175'000 miles on it now. But i love my baby
I like the look of the first generation but my second generation is twice the truck the first one was. And I'm a big fan of the 4.7 liter compared to the 5 7 Hemi. Yes I'm not as powerful but I am far more reliable.
I love the look of the first gen myself as well, really torn between the two. I've seriously thought of getting a 1st gen as my own daily driver some day... we shall see. The 4.7 was a great motor for sure. Thanks for watching :)
Haha very cold start! Which hose did you see was pinched? The upper radiator hose was for a little bit when I got it unhooked and pushed out of the way
I noticed your from NY. ! Where about.? I have a 2011 Dodge Durango Crew Lux Hemi 5,.7. And I love it I just got a code PO 0128 and that's the thermostat. Lol. So I guess I have to change that. I live around the Turning Stone Casino. Oneida County .!
I f it's still boiling over there's a bleeder screw to open to bleed it get some ramps fill resorver first cold engine start up I'm talking about open radiator cap wile running drive on ramps an fill thradiator find the bleader screw let it air out keep filling it as it needs more your gonna do this prossees a couple of time till no Buble just straight antifreeze close it fill res as needed take for a ride. I did this a couple of times before it was normal park down hill also after your Shure it's filled an shit it off a couple of times so it'll draw what's needed wile sitting an cooling. I hope this helps a bit did you happen to check the thermostat stat opens buy placing in a pan heating to be Shure it opens I've got a couple brand new not working
I had the same leaking problem when I removed the thermostat. I wanted to run some cleaner through the system so I took the old round rubber gasket off of the old thermostat and then put it back together with the gasket in place. Only a slight drip but it was good enough to drive around for a few days and circulate the cooling system cleaner.
I was looking for a video regarding my Chrysler Aspen. However they are hard to find. I know that the Durango is basically the same thing under Dodge. My Aspen is doing the same. The level fluxes and after about 10 minutes of being on. I might have to get the thermostat replaced. What antifreeze did you use? I was buying the Mopar from the dealership but it's $30 which I think is a bit ridiculous. TFS
Yep, they are really the same car, the Aspen is just a classier trim version lol.. I always liked them. Tbh I always use green universal coolant in everything now after a flush, from what I’ve heard all these “OEM antifreezes” are, for lack of a better description, BS.. including Dexcool. Lol. Guess it just depends on how careful ya wanna be, it all does the same thing imo. Good luck with your thermostat change, sounds like the same issue I was having. Lmk if you need any help. :D
Shes doin alright! We ended up having to fix a small timing issue, just gotta get the valve covers back on and get the engine light off and it'll be back on the road!! Hopefully there'll be a video of er in the next couple weeks. Thanks for watchin dude!
Yep, we scanned the code and it's apparently a "small evap system leak". Usually not much to worry about, it seems to go on and off in my case. From what I've heard the evap systems on a lot of dodge/chrysler vehicles are pretty temperamental and a real pain in the butt lol. GL!
Little late to the conversation but just wondering what temp thermostat you put in? About to do mine on 2005 Was gonna go with a cooler thermostat like a 160.
I have an '05 5.7 and the car reaches running temp normally, stays there for a while, and then slowly rises to about 3/4 of the gauge, sometimes it will swing back down quickly and then rise again. I just changed the water pump and flushed the coolant with a new thermostat, and I'm wondering if there is still air in there...
Don't forget the FAN CLUTCH people are so used to Fraud and chevy direct-fan garbage, they don't know what fan clutch is had one guy replace the water pump at 100k and still overheats had no idea what he was doing was simple FAN CLUTCH which engages the fan when needed to increase fuel mileage
get the 2004 and up with the hemi engine don't look back I have own the 2006 Durango with the 4.7 is good but the hemi is better and I own now a 2001 Durango with the 4.7 it is good but I like the 2004 up Durango better and I own a 2004 dodge ram 1500 Laramie 4 door with the hemi engine I love it i am selling the 2001 Durango so i can buy a nother 2004 up Durango but with the hemi engine .
Thanks for the advice! I really love the Hemi too, I think at this point unless I found a super good deal on a 1st gen I would go for a 2nd gen hemi for sure! Thanks for watching, and good luck with yours!
1337 subs. L33T!
try pouring the coolant sideways. it will come out much easier and not glug at all. 👍 a sticky thermostat is a pretty common cause of overheating. it never hurts to flush any cooling system... they are often neglected. nice job. i like that you show what socket/extension combo that you use to reach certain bolts. i think that will come in very handy for people that come to TH-cam to learn how to change the thermostat in their truck.
what did you have to do to the rear bumper to get it back on after the new hitch? the Durango looks great and is ready for many, many more miles.
Haha!! Thanks dude!! I'll remember to pour it out sideways next time lol! That's right, it never hurts to flush out the system. And a new thermostat even for a truck like this is only $20... so why not? I have been trying to get into the habit of showing the extension and exact wrench I use to remove bolts, especially in hard to reach places. One of those things I wish people would do more often, it would come in handy sometimes to see.
Shoot, I should have talked about the bumper in this video while I had the chance!! Thinking about doing another "afternoon in the life" sometime soon here, maybe I'll show it then. We have it on there "temporarily" with nothing other than good old zip ties haha!! We have been trying to figure out how to weld some strips on to the back to bold up the cover like it was originally though. This spring the old rango will hopefully be getting a lot of good tlc. Even tho it looks pretty clean for what it is, it still has its fair share of rust from that nasty road salt. Hopefully some body work videos will come once the weather warms up!!
Awsome videos keep up the great work on the dodge durango...you rock and god bless 👍💯
Yeah man I own a 2005 Dodge Durango and every time I look on TH-cam for a certain problem that I’m having with it you seem to pop up I’m actually got the exact same problem that you have in this video so thank you I’ll be changing everything doing it myself tonight I have some other problems with it too so if you still have this channel you watch these hit me up
When you pour a full bottle, tilt it sideways so the cap is on top. It will pour cleanly.
i was going ot post this
I got the 2005 Hemi Durango same color. It's got 190k miles on it. Still drives nice. They're good vehicles. Just about to change the thermostat in it.
Thank u too for mentioning... 🛠 😇 ⚒️ Gonna change mine too-I know it should be done because after what just happened 3 days ago-My Daddy told me I should have it checked too as well! Had this truck since 2012/2013... it would help me to do so! 😜 -6-
Like the way you approach this task. We all can learn if we grab a few wrenches and a little elbow grease. Keep up the great work man. You kept me interested and i learned a couple things so that’s a winner winner chicken dinner! Peace out ✌️
Real life video! I had a good time watching you. I have 2006 Durango, same color blue and I love it but, now I found antifreeze in the oil (chocolate mud) I'll flush cooling system and figure out what to do with head gasket. Keep an eye on coolant level because on mine, it started losing coolant and I couldn't find where it was going... now I know... Take care!
Great Video! I am changing out the thermostat on my pick up today and your video was clear and concise. Kudos!
Wow you have the exact same lights on that mine has
I have a 2004 Dodge Durango. Thanks for the video
My 4.7 2008 Durango has 268000 miles and still runs great
magnetman1972 mine too! Almost to 300,000 miles on it and thermostat and fuel pump is only major things I have changed
Good info!
the good old durango. I vote on 98-03 body style if you were to buy one
Me too!! The only reason I would get a 04-06 would be if I found a good deal on another Hemi... but I am leaning towards the 1st gen, maybe throw a paint job and a 6 inch lift on it!! Thanks for watchin dude!
FullThrottleChevy I prefer the 04 durango. I have a 99 as well.
When I had a overheating/leaking issue it was the inline water pump between the radiator and the engine.
Interesting to know! I haven't checked out the water pump on this thing before, I'll have to remember that. thx for watching
thanks
Shoot, I need your kind of help with my 2004 Durango SLT 5.7 Hemi! Same story, been in the family since 2012/2013! It was my son’s truck while in college, now I have it and plan to use it as my catering truck! He gave it to me after my Jimmy was stolen-I LOVE THIS TRUCK!!! Never thought I would because I love GM trucks, but I fell in-love and was planning to buy another one too! I took video of what mine was doing... Spraying fluids! First it was a overflow of coolant because someone trying to be helpful overfilled the reservoir-reason why I hate playing the LADY roll at times 😂because I KNOW HOW TO DO MUCH MORE THAN THE AVERAGE WOMAN on my own, yet when I allow others/especially men to help-they create damage! 😖 lol. Now my truck isn’t overflowing coolant anymore-I let it sit for 2days, but now it is spraying a mist downward & upward by pulleys all over alt/belt looks wet & entire top under hood from left to right (Figure fan was reason) looks like drizzle rain drops ontop and under! First day I noticed problem, I had hard time turning wheel to pull off from curb 2days ago first drive out in morning, but hadn’t had that issue repeat itself again! 😅 I drove to gas station, smelled coolant, popped hood-Coolant was overflowing and discovered the dripping from underneath & puddle infront of house when I returned, but now it is clear fluid like water coming out!?? If I turn engine off & leave it alone, the wet areas would dry back up until I run engine again for 30mins! Now after truck has been running for 10-15 mins, no smell or overheating issues, just dripping badly like water right in middle by radiator as well! What do u think is my issue? First I thought the culprits could be one of these: clamp, hose, line, water-pump, radiator or thermostat??? I have mobile mechanic coming in the morning! -6-
Love the majestic shots of the Durango in the intro and outro. Definitely going to win so e beauty pageants there, my guy! ;)
Keep up the good work
Green Coolant? Don't you need the HOAT Rated Orange/Pinkish Coolant?
It's a 04 durango with a 5.7l hemi, you can put root beer in that thing and it's still gonna go😂
I have a 2005 5.7 lt hemi and its over heating and the coolent leaks i think this is what it is the thermostat never had a problem with it doing this befor it has 175'000 miles on it now. But i love my baby
I like the look of the first generation but my second generation is twice the truck the first one was. And I'm a big fan of the 4.7 liter compared to the 5 7 Hemi. Yes I'm not as powerful but I am far more reliable.
I love the look of the first gen myself as well, really torn between the two. I've seriously thought of getting a 1st gen as my own daily driver some day... we shall see. The 4.7 was a great motor for sure. Thanks for watching :)
Great video man!
Thank you!
cold start dammm lol but that front hose was pinched too
Haha very cold start! Which hose did you see was pinched? The upper radiator hose was for a little bit when I got it unhooked and pushed out of the way
yah noticed after it was good..putting in the royal purp and a wix xp filter this weekend on the pt loser
Lol, awesome! Let me know how it works out!!
When I flush mine I put a water hose in the radiator. Loosen the drain and start the truck and let it run bout 15-30. Minutes.
great idea !!! get one . I just got one and i'm in love :)
beautiful video
+robert nolt Lol thank you
I noticed your from NY. ! Where about.? I have a 2011 Dodge Durango Crew Lux Hemi 5,.7. And I love it I just got a code PO 0128 and that's the thermostat. Lol. So I guess I have to change that. I live around the Turning Stone Casino. Oneida County .!
I f it's still boiling over there's a bleeder screw to open to bleed it get some ramps fill resorver first cold engine start up I'm talking about open radiator cap wile running drive on ramps an fill thradiator find the bleader screw let it air out keep filling it as it needs more your gonna do this prossees a couple of time till no Buble just straight antifreeze close it fill res as needed take for a ride. I did this a couple of times before it was normal park down hill also after your Shure it's filled an shit it off a couple of times so it'll draw what's needed wile sitting an cooling. I hope this helps a bit did you happen to check the thermostat stat opens buy placing in a pan heating to be Shure it opens I've got a couple brand new not working
I had the same leaking problem when I removed the thermostat. I wanted to run some cleaner through the system so I took the old round rubber gasket off of the old thermostat and then put it back together with the gasket in place. Only a slight drip but it was good enough to drive around for a few days and circulate the cooling system cleaner.
I was looking for a video regarding my Chrysler Aspen. However they are hard to find. I know that the Durango is basically the same thing under Dodge. My Aspen is doing the same. The level fluxes and after about 10 minutes of being on. I might have to get the thermostat replaced. What antifreeze did you use? I was buying the Mopar from the dealership but it's $30 which I think is a bit ridiculous. TFS
Yep, they are really the same car, the Aspen is just a classier trim version lol.. I always liked them.
Tbh I always use green universal coolant in everything now after a flush, from what I’ve heard all these “OEM antifreezes” are, for lack of a better description, BS.. including Dexcool. Lol. Guess it just depends on how careful ya wanna be, it all does the same thing imo. Good luck with your thermostat change, sounds like the same issue I was having. Lmk if you need any help. :D
How long does this procedure take? I ask because I have to either do this or........ Do it myself (gasp;)
that noise it made when you started , is that because battery?? my durango is done that a couple of times, was wondering what it could be..
Coolant flush/2006 darAngo❤
Sounded like you need a battery or starter.
Thanks for the video I saw you from Ny jets or giants ?
Have u ever changed a cabin filter in the durango??
Is there a trick to getting the cap off? Mine looks like the next lock track is blocking the cap from spinning anymore
Next time put the gallon to one side so that the liquid comes out straight out
I have a 2005 and i put a new radiator a new water pump new hoses and theo and my heat is not good at all but my anti is Old is that the problem
Do you have a video on the heater core flush?
Jimmy. What if it's not the thermostat, and it's the hose from the radiator and it dripping with coolant
What do you do then
I'm having an issue with my 2000 dodge durango. If I asked you some questions might you know what could be the problem?
I seen the Caddy, how she doing?
Shes doin alright! We ended up having to fix a small timing issue, just gotta get the valve covers back on and get the engine light off and it'll be back on the road!! Hopefully there'll be a video of er in the next couple weeks. Thanks for watchin dude!
@ 6:00, any idea whats causing the airbag light to come on? Mine has the same exact issue
Yep, we scanned the code and it's apparently a "small evap system leak". Usually not much to worry about, it seems to go on and off in my case. From what I've heard the evap systems on a lot of dodge/chrysler vehicles are pretty temperamental and a real pain in the butt lol. GL!
Little late to the conversation but just wondering what temp thermostat you put in?
About to do mine on 2005
Was gonna go with a cooler thermostat like a 160.
I'm having a problem with no heat in my Durango
Hey brother How do you blend the air out?
I have an '05 5.7 and the car reaches running temp normally, stays there for a while, and then slowly rises to about 3/4 of the gauge, sometimes it will swing back down quickly and then rise again. I just changed the water pump and flushed the coolant with a new thermostat, and I'm wondering if there is still air in there...
After installing a new thermostat on my 4.7 05 durango do i need to bleed the air out also after
Did you ever fix the problem? i.have the same problem
Is that a v6 or v8?
Back again for more durango help
Who buys prediluted coolant? also.. those of you who never knew you should use distilled water in your radiator.. well.. now you know.
You didn't show how to do any of this
Don't forget the FAN CLUTCH people are so used to Fraud and chevy direct-fan garbage, they don't know what fan clutch is had one guy replace the water pump at 100k and still overheats had no idea what he was doing was simple FAN CLUTCH which engages the fan when needed to increase fuel mileage
any tips on determining overheating between the fan clutch and the thermostat?
get the 2004 and up with the hemi engine don't look back I have own the 2006 Durango with the 4.7 is good but the hemi is better and I own now a 2001 Durango with the 4.7 it is good but I like the 2004 up Durango better and I own a 2004 dodge ram 1500 Laramie 4 door with the hemi engine I love it i am selling the 2001 Durango so i can buy a nother 2004 up Durango but with the hemi engine .
Thanks for the advice! I really love the Hemi too, I think at this point unless I found a super good deal on a 1st gen I would go for a 2nd gen hemi for sure! Thanks for watching, and good luck with yours!
don't get the hemi. look on craigslist, lot of em with bad hemi's. They suck in water and hydralock. get the 4.7 and love it.
btw 220 on my 5.7
The 2004 hemi does not have the mds system only 05 and up have the mds
Poor viewing. The flashlight wasn't showing what you were doing because it was in different views.
deep dish. wtf
lol
Commercials suck
there is a chrome extension that skips the commercials
Data on 07 durango needed
How wouldn't realize they need a big enough pan 🥘 to drain the prestone ?...DAH !!!