2004 Dodge Ram 2500 5.7 hemi gas Got emission light and ''check gauges '' chime and noticed engine running hot, nearly in red. Some coolant was thrown around engine compartment but no obvious sign of leak. Likely came from overflow or radiator cap. Didn't check for codes but when off work. Any likely causes? Related?

SOURCE: 06 Dodge 1500 V8 4.7L: Overheating, Engine Light

Hi
Check for plugged exhaust system. If plugged will cause overheating and misfiring of all cylinders.

SOURCE: very small evap leak

inspect all the hoses in the evap system dodge has some of the worst I'seen . it doesnt take much for a small leak to register. good luck

Ned C Cook

• 3433 Answers
• Posted on Nov 12, 2009

SOURCE: 2001 Dodge Ram 2500 - gauges don't work

check the engine to body ground strap. located rear top of engine screwed to firewall Remove,clean, and resecure.

SOURCE: what would cause a 2004

Hi,
Seems the smoke is the hot steam from the coolant. That escapes from your radiator. The culprit would be the radiator cap. The coolant when your engine is hot, goes to your coolant reservoir, and it( coolant ) should go back to the radiator when your engine cools down.
The coolant failed to go back to the radiator because the radiator rubber seal is already broken and suppose to **** the coolant from the reservoir. Coolant also escapes from the radiator, thats why you see some coolant from both sides of your radiator. The heat inside the radiator expands the coolant and the only course is through some crack seals.
Radiator cap have pressure rating that opens its valve in a certain pressure.
Hope that helps you out!
Thanks for seeking help from FixYa!