Symptoms and overheating update: I replaced the thermostat but the coolant hoses and both coolant hoses were hot, limp and the coolant in the reservoir would bubble when the car was turned off…. but the car would not overheat.. Even after letting the car idle for 20-30 minutes and also driving for 30-45 minutes. Basically the car seemed fine except the bubbling coolant.

The hoses being limp point to a pressure problem in the coolant system. So I added a new radiator cap…. This caused huge problems. The car over heating and ran hot after 10 minutes or so. I never checked my coolant level in the reserve tank! 🙂 It was actually low because the fluid was not being circulate in the coolant system. So I had to add more antifreeze.

Problem solved…. So far at least. 🙂

Pictures to help you locate the location of the thermostat. You will need a 13mm socket which I need a metric set! 🙂


UPDATE:  I also hate to allude to my future problems…. but this did not fix my problem of overheating.  (Even though it actually might have fixed another problem?)  I believe some signs are here though? No coolant came out of the hose… plus there was never any pressure in the coolant system.

Basically the symptoms of the problem were…. sporadically running hot (what the Police department told me). I was implementing the KISS method. The thermostat was the first and the easiest fix. But I should have checked the coolant hoses. Both coolant hoses were hot, limp and the coolant in the reservoir would bubble when the car was turned off…. but the car would not overheat. After letting the car idle for 20-30 minutes and also drive for 30 minutes. Basically the car seemed fine except the bubbling coolant.

But lets be honest…. when your Charger is hot and she needs to cool down. All she really needs is some stiff hose and some pumping to cool your nerves…. or whatever. LOL 🙂

You can actually checkout mopar.com to figure out info on your car that you know or did not know…. or maybe you do not want to know?  🙂

Paint:
Exterior Color: Stone White C/C (PW1)
Touch-Up Paint: Stone White C/C (SW1)
Paint Stick: Part No. 04864104AB

Standard:
Stone White C/C, Halogen Headlamps Build To U.S. Mkt. Specifications, Front License Plate Bracket, Black Headlamp Bezels, Luxury Front & Rear Floor Mats, AM/FM Compact Disc Radio, Zone 66-Orlando, Body Color Door Handles, Instrument Panel, Black Windshield Moldings, LX/6072 Vehicle Family, Left Hand Drive (LHD), Rear Wheel Drive (RWD), Integrated Window Antenna, U.S. State/Local Bid, Four Door Dodge Sedan, 4 Speakers, Dodge I.D. Badge, STONE WHITE C/C – Molding, Dodge Price Class H, Front Passenger Seat Belt Alert, Speed Control, Instrument Cluster w/Tach, Non Locking Fuel Filler Cap, Var Intermittent Windshield Wipers, Steering Wheel, Dual Note Electric Horns, Vehicle Order Tracking, Power Windows, Driver One-Touch, Speed Sensitive Power Locks, Manual Adjust Seats, Power Trunklid Release, Front & Rear Solar Control Glass, Power Mirrors, Brake/Park Interlock, Solar Control Glass, Child Seat Upper Tether Anchorages, Monotone Paint, Manual Driver & Pass Lumbar Adjust, Rear Seat, Advanced Multistage Front Air Bags, Base Headliner Module, Cargo Compartment Dress-Up, Air Conditioning, Non Adjustable Pedals, Keyless Entry, Rear View Day/Night Mirror, U.S. Specifications Label

Special:
No special equipment available

Dealer Installed:
Sold Vehicle, Retail to Bid Diversion Tracking

Other:
Black Left Spot Lamp, 5.7L V8 HEMI MDS Engine, 4.5 Additional Gallons of Gas, Customer Preferred Package 29A, Customer Preferred Package 2DA, GVW/Payload Rating, High Speed Engine Controller, Severe Duty Engine Cooling, Federal Emissions, 19 Gallon Fuel Tank, 160 MPH Primary Speedometer, Continental Brand Tires, All Vehicles with Cloth Seats, 160 Amp Alternator, 800 Amp Maintenance Free Battery, 4-Wheel Disc Heavy Duty Brakes, Brake Assist, Illuminated Entry, 18X7.5 Steel Wheels, All Speed Traction Control, Performance Steering, Security Alarm, Electronic Stability Control, 4 Whl Ind Suspension Performance, Dk/Lt Slate Gray, HD Cloth Bucket Seats w/Vinyl Rear, Tilt Steering Column, Black Vinyl Floor Covering, Bright Hub Caps, Full Size Spare Tire w/Matching Whl, P225/60R18 BSW Performance Tires, Stone White Clear Coat, Load Leveling and Height Control, Passenger Side Sun Visor w/Mirror, Mini Floor Console, 5-Speed Auto W5A580 Transmission, Price Protection – Code K, 2.82 Rear Axle Ratio, Column Mount Automatic Shift Lever, Vinyl Trunk Liner & Cover

To be honest I am not sure how I did not get stung…. I got in the car multiple times and so did a Police office. Obviously the Police station has a wasp problem. Also this car obviously was not use for a couple months. LOL 🙂

This is just a PSA video and yes I was acting like a baby about the wasp…. last time I got stung I blacked out and 5-8 fireman showed up! LOL 🙂 But I got a trip to the ER.

There was a wasp nest in the door, under the fuel door, under the hood and around the trunk. Maybe everyone should just check if you purchase a car you know nothing about?  It could actually kill you.  🙂