Is there anyway to keep the electric fan on for engine cooling? I find my temps reach 228 sometimes when not running my ac, but when ac is on temps stay around 205. I get a lot of coolant smell when it gets that hot
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That's 100% normal. If you want the fans on, just turn your A/C or defrost on. Or keep your speed above 30-35mph for airflow through radiator.
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As mentioned, the 228F is within the normal operating range of your truck, especially in hot idle and low speed city driving. However the coolant smell could be something you need to check out more. There could be a small leak somewhere, hopefully it's not the heater core inside the cab, maybe coolant burping in the engine bay.
Check your coolant level when cold, start there first and look for any visual signs of a coolant leak around the engine bay.
Check your coolant level when cold, start there first and look for any visual signs of a coolant leak around the engine bay.
I get random coolant smell from time to time as well. Just recently had to top off the overflow reservoir as it was a little low, but do have 27k miles on the truck, so can expect some evaporation over time. I just chalk the smell off as something "normal" as there are no visible leaksz and truck runs great
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That could be normal, isn't there some sort of expansion exhaust for the coolant to blow out of during normal operation? Those with more sensitive noses maybe able to notice it more.
My coolant is more pink.
Dodge/Ram uses pink or purple depending on model year. At least on the newer Hemis. The pink does have a tendency to turn orange over time. My 2020 with 27K miles is still pink. I just checked
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Purple in a 2021 and 2022 (Hemi).
Yes, this is what the expansion tank is for. It's vented to atmosphere, and will burp coolant if it becomes full. Even just the vapors that come out can be enough for people sensitive to anti freeze smell can detect it.
I've seen coolant color variations that were pink, red, purple and orange. What did it smell like? The expansion tank overflow might dump in that area. Keep an eye on the coolant level in the expansion tank.
Finally, it's to your benefit to provide your truck details when asking for help. Year, trim level, engine, among others, are all important, and can make a difference in the answers you get back. Most of us just add those details to our signatures.
Evoking1230
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I'm having the opposite, fan doesn't want to go off lol. Relay or fan clutch?? 
