Was Having Overheating Issues on my Dodge Charger And I Did This!!! **CHEAP AND FAST FIX!**

[@jerryross7135]

When you fill a hemi with coolant; it is important to burp the system by elevating the front end, with radiator cap off, let the car idle till the thermostat opens. At that time you may see bubbles coming up the radiator cap hole from inside the cooling jacket. After all the air bubbles are out, put the cap on and you should be done.

[@srtmaxo]

Do all 2006-10s SRT8s have the live RPM and engine temp? If so, how can you get into that? It only shows me the oil temp on the gauge. 7:38

[@srtdad]

Ok so if you push your compass button and music button simultaneously for about 10 seconds you will get that menu to pop up it’s kind of a secret SRT menu haha

[@srtmaxo]

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[@srtdad]

@@srtmaxo 🙏🏼💪🏼

[@BMJones23]

It’s also a standard feature on the 09 & 10 body style in the R/T’s got a white 09 R/T & the exact SRT8 you have @srtdad

[@ThePolite13]

@@srtdad if these are oil temp in the secret menu what are your temps on the oil pressure side mine reach 230 sometimes

[@nickromer]

Love the vids keep up the good work

[@srtdad]

Thanks, will do! 💪🏼

[@SrtChargerOldMan]

Dude, both your fans need to be replaced. They’re cracked and they’re not blowing correctly. The plastic it’s hot and cracks and the fans don’t work correctly check your fan motors too. I replaced the fans and the motors I took it to the dealer.

[@adolfogarcia5125]

Mine runs at 206 with a tune and stock thermostat. Aftermarket thermostats get stuck too often from what I’ve read.

[@srtdad]

Yea they do! Unfortunately hopefully this one I put on lasts me a good while! 💪🏼

[@Always_Never]

A lot of them, and I mean a lot of them are chinese junk...and fail within months if not weeks.

[@SrtChargerOldMan]

There’s a recall on the plastic fans you get them for free

[@srtdad]

I’ll definitely hit up Dodge and see if I can get them replaced didn’t know about a recall in the fans thx for the info my man I’m always down to get schooled haha 😅

[@Always_Never]

Only if you still have the original fans, many have them swapped out by now.

[@mrglennchapman88]

How can I find this info for the replacement fan? And is it for Amy specific year or trim. I have a 13 Charger r/t.

[@KOLYNandKYLYNN]

Hey bro nice build on that charger quick question I was wondering how do you get the menu with the temperature in the battery status on your - to automatically stay on when you crank the car up it's usually a button sequence I have to use to get it to pop up on my dash but once I cut the car off I have to put the button sequence in again to get it to pop up again it looks like you just crank your car up and it's automatically there

[@SrtChargerOldMan]

Grab your water pump try to move it up and down. See if the bearing has play in it that’s probably an old water pump.

[@Rtboy954xx]

One time install of a biggier radiator high flow water pump and get a 190 degree thermostat u will need a tune because the computer opens the thermostat at a factory setting of 203 …all hemis like to run hot….. that factory cooling system is weak af 5.7 and up i beat on mine get 9.8 mpg and never go over 215 degrees most of u run a constant 223…

[@bobbyjohnson1689]

Just bought me an RT gang thinking about doing that like you said ima run it stock first just to learn the car

[@sergiodpk]

A lower temp thermo will only keep temps down with air moving thru the radiator so cruising or freeway…but it’s still going to get hot sitting in traffic that won’t change unless you tune the fans to come on at a lower temp

[@srtdad]

They are tuned 💯

[@HarrisHotRods.]

The thermostat will open up as soon as it hits the temperature that the thermostat is rated for either way.. most likely will need fans if they seem to not work properly or a water pump is the most common I'd say.. you can get a upgraded radiator too..

[@sjsalmon__4361]

And what does it usually stay at in the summer? I see your in az, I’m out here aswell was just wondering.

[@MotivatedBySuccess]

Dont you have to tune the fans to turn on at lower temps to keep it cool as well ? And where can i find those red mopar seatbelt covers at !? 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@srtdad]

Yea absolutely should do that and I did mention it towards the end. And dude! I bought them like 6 years ago for my 2017 RT got them off eBay but can’t find them anymore lol 😭

[@MotivatedBySuccess]

Damn thanks brother

[@srtdad]

@@MotivatedBySuccess if I can find them again I’ll definitely let you all know!

[@kakarotocastellanos6650]

Hey brother what kind of radiator you have??

[@nelsonward1985]

What type of coolant do you use bro? Is yours green or orange?

[@YourcupofCoffey]

Have you tried a load resistor for your turn signals?

[@srtdad]

Would they work normally after that because yea I have led taillights that’s why it flickers fast lol I don’t really care tho lol

[@YourcupofCoffey]

@@srtdad they should. I’ve only had issues with the front hyper flashing. But it should be the same issue from switching to led bulbs.

[@tracielemley7481]

Did you use your stock torque converter with the new cam or did you install a stall converter??

[@williesmith2956]

My name is Smitty I have a Chrysler 300 SRT8 6.4 and I run my car pretty hard seems like I'm changing my thermostat about once a month, when I'm racing the temperature will start to rise higher when I slow down the temperature goes right back to normal I really would appreciate your input on that, thank you so much.

[@SrtChargerOldMan]

My charger never goes over to 217 I have a 190 thermostat from the dealer

[@davecaresforyou7606]

Hey bro do you know someone who does alignments in the west valley

[@srtdad]

Most local shops can do it boss 💯

[@davecaresforyou7606]

@@srtdad I don’t know any, been trying to get down to tolleson and phoenix from buckeye

[@soufianDEMOS]

Where did you get that shift stick cover please ?

[@dave_t_warrior1694]

Think I have the same issue on my 300. Minor annoyance, but would like to solve it permanently.

[@Nllqo]

Do I bleed the coolant right after replacing the thermostat even though it’s cold?

[@inboxclark]

Hold up. The fans need to be tuned to 180? How do we do that? That’s kind of important if we’re doing a 180 t stat

[@jonathanelfstrom8091]

Where can I get that exact hood??

[@urii4102]

how long has that thermostat last you and where did you get it from bro?

[@nelsonward1985]

What size socket to remove the bleeder bolt

[@tace-ik2ff]

What kind of radio did you install in your charger? @srt dad

[@LuvboatWizz]

What intake do you have ?

[@SrtChargerOldMan]

Don’t worry dude I’ll keep schooling you

[@noeorozco5054]

is 226 to high?

[@ZennyOG]

gotta see this thing on the strip

[@finn206]

My charger is overheating when I press the auto button for the heat and cooling. But if I don’t use that button it’s fine. Anyone have ideas?

[@abdullahalfarhan6003]

I think its a fan cfm issue

[@shubhamalaria7577]

My 08 rt has bubbles on top of the coolant tank just like yours and coolant is becoming muddy. Is it cause of rusty engine block? Is it serious?

[@nickdagreat33]

It's very serious, you need to flush it asap, and make sure the correct coolant is in it. Mixing the wrong coolant will sludge the system and that is your current problem.

[@mannyaraujo1]

Just get it tuned , mine is set at 192

[@bdtaylor1979]

Your oil cap is upside down 😁

[@sluggfaro7658]

Your intake is bringing in all that hot air

[@srtdad]

Yep 🥲

[@israelochoa873]

Can’t you get a longer intake ? Kinda going down so it gets better and cooler air ?