2006 dodge stratus heater wont stay hot unless moving new thermostat started after speedy lube oil change and engine clean

Start by checking the coolant level. Then check the inlet and outlet hoses to the heater core. They should both be near the same temp. If one is hot and the other is cold, you have a plugged heater core. Here's a post with all the possibiliites in order

https://ricksfreeautorepairadvice.com/no-heat-in-car-or-truck/

i hope this helps for the water pump. The thermostat is located at top of engine simply follow upper hose to engine and remove housing and replace thermostat.

Search Results

Dodge Stratus Questions - Car cranks but wont start ...

www.cargurus.com > Questions > Dodge > Stratus

CarGurusJan 2, 2015 - Car cranks but wont start - I have a 97 Dodge stratus i bought just a few days ago. ... just cranks but wont actually start. Its not the battery or ... the relay for the fuel pump as well. What could be ... wont start. 2003 Dodge Stratus.

Dodge Stratus Questions - 2000 Stratus died and won't start ...

www.cargurus.com > Questions > Dodge > Stratus

CarGurusSep 7, 2013 - One day when I went to start my car it started up then as I went to reach ... anything to get it starting but he had thought it was the fuel pump but then it ... Ihave a 4 cyl 2.4l DOHC with 172,000 miles. Changed the oil on Sunday and on Tuesday it died while driving ... 2005 dodge stratus wont crank 1 answer.

Electronic fuel pump problems and replacement- Chrysler ...

www.allpar.com/fix/fuelpump.html
A fuel pump failure will usually set no engine codes and you may get no ... Sometimes the pump will give you warning signs that it is about to go but you may not notice ...times on the tank and turn key to start again and listening for the pump hum. .... been through and you'll feel better later knowing that it has been changed.

Replaced Fuel Pump, STILL NO START!!!!!!! - DodgeTalk

What is the problem?

215 isn't abnormal in hot weather &
with the A/C on or going up hills !

Blow out & hose out the condenser &
radiator

Thermostat correct,same writing on it as
original

New coolant,clean engine oil, like Mobil 1
full syn,flush power steering & add lubgard,
change transfer & rear diff lubes

Spark Spark Plugs every 3 years

Change front O2 Sensors at 100,000 miles

A/C not overcharged ?

Clean Air Filter?

Use CRC on MAF Sensor

thermostat housing was repalced on 2004 dodge stratus but is stil leaking from a hose. what could the problem be.

Your cooking the oil in the engine ( getting to hot/possible oil leak on top of engine). Check the front of the radiator for anything that will cause air not pass through the radiator.If you find any bugs/trash/or a build-up dust or dirt clean it out. Next check to see if the radiator and coolant recovery jug has any antifreeze in it. If not refill each to proper levels with a 50/50 mix antifreeze. Then if all is good run the car in the morning and as it is worming up put your hand on the upper radiator hose to feel if it is hot or cold. If the hose is hot and you can feel the antifreeze moving through the hose then the pump is working correctly. If not and the hose feels luke warm with no movement of fluid then the thermostat is stuck closed and will need to be replaced. Also you need to replace the engine coolant temperature sensor (ect) on engine. Hope this will help you.

Check the vacuum hoses

Check the egr system. Without proper mixture of carbon monoxide. It could be running hot . Your car would have a high idle because its getting air to feed the fire instead of the non burnable carbon monoxide.This would raise the temp too.

sounds like you might have a heater core problem, you also might want to check the thermostat. it may be stuck open

thermostat is stuck open replace it and it should work

Paulae, the problem is you need a new thermostat...