2018 Ram 1500 5.7 Radiator Recommendation

[Plumb Bob]

Hello, BITOG

Today, I noticed a coolant leak coming from the upper radiator on the driver's side. The leak is not significant, but it's noticeable. I intend to order a replacement from Rock Auto from the list provided below. Does anyone have experience with these?

Thanks in advance,

 

[Wylie6G72]

I tried this and failed because my car is so old and obscure and has no aftermarket support, but if I were you and in the market for a radiator, I would look for a seller that sells all-aluminum radiators that fit your application. Most of the stuff you're looking at on RockAuto comes out of the same factory in China. All-aluminum will always be superior to the plastic/ aluminum units sold at RockAuto, AutoZone, etc., assuming a reputable manufacturer.

 

[thescreensavers]

CSF,Koyorad, TYC all decent brands check warranty lengths and go with the one with longest.

 

[Plumb Bob]

I tried this and failed because my car is so old and obscure and has no aftermarket support, but if I were you and in the market for a radiator, I would look for a seller that sells all-aluminum radiators that fit your application. Most of the stuff you're looking at on RockAuto comes out of the same factory in China. All-aluminum will always be superior to the plastic/ aluminum units sold at RockAuto, AutoZone, etc., assuming a reputable manufacturer.

I'll look into that. Thanks,

 

[D60]

Koyorad would be my choice.

All-aluminum isn't always as durable as you'd think

 

[clinebarger]

Koyorad would be my choice.

All-aluminum isn't always as durable as you'd think

To ridged for some applications.

 

[Plumb Bob]

I went with the CSF. Thanks all!

 

[Plumb Bob]

Replaced the radiator with the CSF one and added Mopar fluid. All good

 

[D60]

I just put a CSF 3572 in an '06 Ram 1500. I give the fit a "B" because I had to further slot the fan shroud bolt holes to get it to fit.

There's really no excuse for that, but at least it fit the body well and it was just a fan shroud issue.

I also swapped in a shorter fan shroud bolt on the RH side because it was going to lightly contact the plastic side tank when fully seated:

 

[Plumb Bob]

I just put a CSF 3572 in an '06 Ram 1500. I give the fit a "B" because I had to further slot the fan shroud bolt holes to get it to fit.

There's really no excuse for that, but at least it fit the body well and it was just a fan shroud issue.

I also swapped in a shorter fan shroud bolt on the RH side because it was going to lightly contact the plastic side tank when fully seated:View attachment 247291

There really isn't any excuse for that.

The bolts in my 2018 lined up without issues.