7 Causes of a Cold Bottom Radiator Hose

Watch the video as we examine the potential causes of a lower radiator hose remaining cold.

Timecode:
00:00:00 - Short intro
00:00:23 - Bottom radiator hose function
00:00:49 - Failed Water Pump
00:00:57 - Inoperative Thermostat
00:01:09 - Clogged Radiator
00:01:25 - Loose or Slipping Water Pump Belt
00:01:37 - Excess Air in the Cooling System
00:01:53 - Collapsed or Clogged Hoses
00:02:09 - Low Coolant Level

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[kingtitan]

I just did new water pump and thermostat on my 93 Dakota v6. The hoses top and bottom hoses are hot but the radiator cap is cold. Everything seems fine though. I drove around for an hour or so, came home the system is pressurized but the cap is fairly cool. Is this normal?

[edwardsoma]

2014 Dodge Avenger 2.4L, upper hose becomes hot, lower is cold even after 40 min highway drive. Coolant Temp goes up to 210.

[kevinhancock]

Well I dint have a clogged rad I put a new 1 in ..I had replaced a thermostat but got new 1 Tom to try in case it's gone bad or not sealed well who knows

[moreyour]

So your point is check the whole cooling system

[nikao]

When will we get to one problem, one cause.