Radiator shot, which one to replace with?
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Radiator shot, which one to replace with?
Well I found the source of the antifreeze smell (See photo) now which radiator to buy. Is the CSF radiators any good? I looked at the company and seems there pretty big as far as business's go I guess but has anyone used one?
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I replaced my Mopar with another one. It lasted 140k miles, no reason to believe it won't last another 140k.
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My OEM radiator was good for 185,000 miles, and the only reason I had it replaced was because I had a bad intake manifold gasket, so coolant was being replaced anyway, and I was headed for the Arctic Circle and didn't want to risk the radiator failing up there. Later on, with the new radiator I'd find some coolant on the fins (not as much as you picture, though) and thought the new radiator was bad. Turned out to be coolant leaking at the thermostat housing, then blowing around and ending up on the radiator.
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It sure seems like the newer radiators aren't quite as good as the older ones. You guys with later models sure report getting some really good life out of your factory rads. I'd seen so many newer ones failing really early, seems mainly like '14-'15s I've seen going with under 50k miles which seems redonk....maybe they just had a bad batch during that time period?? I constantly suspect my '13 with 72k miles, but can't find a leak. I've replaced thermostat/housing, and get the typical smell and loss of coolant in the res tank over time.
I just don't think anyone makes a great aftermarket rad. When it comes time, I'll probably just go with another factory unit for lack of a better option.
I just don't think anyone makes a great aftermarket rad. When it comes time, I'll probably just go with another factory unit for lack of a better option.
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JK Enthusiast
The radiator on the 3.6 Jeeps have frequent failures. Totally different conversation for the 3.8 guys.
I replaced mine with the Omix-Ada at about 40k. I'm about 75k now with no odor or signs of leaks. Time will tell though.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0046LSZJW/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1&tag=pda0ea-20
I replaced mine with the Omix-Ada at about 40k. I'm about 75k now with no odor or signs of leaks. Time will tell though.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0046LSZJW/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1&tag=pda0ea-20
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JK Super Freak
Originally Posted by resharp001
It sure seems like the newer radiators aren't quite as good as the older ones. You guys with later models sure report getting some really good life out of your factory rads. I'd seen so many newer ones failing really early, seems mainly like '14-'15s I've seen going with under 50k miles which seems redonk....maybe they just had a bad batch during that time period?? I constantly suspect my '13 with 72k miles, but can't find a leak. I've replaced thermostat/housing, and get the typical smell and loss of coolant in the res tank over time.
I just don't think anyone makes a great aftermarket rad. When it comes time, I'll probably just go with another factory unit for lack of a better option.
I just don't think anyone makes a great aftermarket rad. When it comes time, I'll probably just go with another factory unit for lack of a better option.
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It sure seems like the newer radiators aren't quite as good as the older ones. You guys with later models sure report getting some really good life out of your factory rads. I'd seen so many newer ones failing really early, seems mainly like '14-'15s I've seen going with under 50k miles which seems redonk....maybe they just had a bad batch during that time period?? I constantly suspect my '13 with 72k miles, but can't find a leak. I've replaced thermostat/housing, and get the typical smell and loss of coolant in the res tank over time.
I just don't think anyone makes a great aftermarket rad. When it comes time, I'll probably just go with another factory unit for lack of a better option.
I just don't think anyone makes a great aftermarket rad. When it comes time, I'll probably just go with another factory unit for lack of a better option.
Does anyone know....do the 2012+ with those hot rod 3.6L Pentastar engines use the same radiator as those of us with the Minivan 3.8L?
Last edited by Rednroll; 02-20-2018 at 11:05 AM.