2011 Ram Dakota Cooling System Parts

This table covers the engine coolants and antifreeze formulations specified for this cooling system. Typical signs include a rising temperature gauge, rusty or sludged coolant, or a heater that blows cold. Use the chemistry named in the notes. Mixing silicate, OAT and HOAT formulas can gel in the radiator. Read more

22 Coolant / Antifreeze parts for the 2011 Ram Dakota come from 7 brands — PRESTONE, VALVOLINE, PEAK and 4 other brands. The "Popular" part is FVP MV5050GAL. Every part fits both the 3.7L V6 and the 4.7L V8.

In the Compatible With All Colors grade, PRESTONE supplies 1 part: grouped under the catalog's "Compatible With All Colors" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. A representative part number is PRESTONE AF3055.

The Economy section lists 3 options from FVP, PEAK and PRESTONE — the catalog's value-priced group. FVP MV5050GAL is listed in this group.

In the Heavy Duty grade, VALVOLINE and PRESTONE supply 4 parts: rated for severe service. A representative part number is VALVOLINE ZXG051.

In the Premium grade, PRESTONE and PEAK supply 5 parts: a step above OE specification in materials, tolerances or warranty terms. A representative part number is PRESTONE AF2100.

In the Standard Replacement grade, VALVOLINE, PRESTONE, ACDELCO and 3 other brands supply 9 parts: built to original-equipment specification. A representative part number is ACDELCO 105027.

This table covers the hard pipes and extra hoses in the coolant circuit. Read more

This group shows a single part: MOPAR 55056383AA.

This table covers the overflow / expansion tanks that hold extra coolant. Read more

2 Coolant Reservoir parts are listed for the 2011 Ram Dakota, from DORMAN and GPD. All of them fit every engine offered in the 2011 Dakota.

Listed part numbers: DORMAN 603574 and GPD 2411321.

This table covers the Cooling Fan control modules. Read more

US MOTOR WORKS supplies the 3 Cooling Fan Control Module parts for the 2011 Ram Dakota.

Listed part numbers: US MOTOR WORKS 16749, US MOTOR WORKS 16779 and US MOTOR WORKS 16795.

This table covers the adapters used to pressure-test this cooling system. Read more

3 Cooling System Tester Adapter parts for the 2011 Ram Dakota come from 3 brands — ACDELCO, GATES and MOTORAD. Every part fits both the 3.7L V6 and the 4.7L V8.

Part numbers include ACDELCO 12A01, GATES 31413 and MOTORAD 3003.

This table covers the Hose clamps. Read more

2 Hose Clamp parts for the 2011 Ram Dakota come from MOPAR. Every part fits both the 3.7L V6 and the 4.7L V8.

Part numbers include MOPAR 4592176 and MOPAR 55056415AA.

This table covers the radiators that dump engine heat to airflow through the core. Typical signs include overheating in traffic, a wet core, or coolant that disappears with no puddle. Replace the cap if it cannot hold the rated pressure, and bleed the system after the swap. Read more

8 Radiator parts for the 2011 Ram Dakota come from 8 brands — CSF, TYC, AGILITY and 5 other brands. The "Popular" part is CSF 3454. Every part fits both the 3.7L V6 and the 4.7L V8.

This group includes CSF 3454, TYC 2883 and AGILITY 8012883 and the remaining parts above.

This table covers the caps that hold system pressure at the radiator or reservoir neck. Typical signs include a leak at the neck, a cap that will not hold pressure, or a missing tether. Match the pressure rating or thread in the notes — radiator, reservoir and fuel caps are not interchangeable. Read more

10 Radiator Cap parts for the 2011 Ram Dakota come from 6 brands — SKP, GATES, MOTORAD and 3 other brands. The "Popular" part is GATES 31528. Every part fits both the 3.7L V6 and the 4.7L V8.

In the Locking Replacement grade, GATES, MOTORAD and SKP supply 3 parts: grouped under the catalog's "Locking Replacement" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. A representative part number is GATES 31518.

Standard Replacement: 7 parts, from SKP, GATES, MOTORAD and 3 other brands. A representative part number is GATES 31528.

This table covers the petcocks used to drain the radiator. Read more

One part is listed for the 2011 Ram Dakota — DORMAN 490216.

This table covers the Radiator Fan blades. Typical signs include chatter, streaks, or a skip at the top of the stroke. Confirm left and right lengths in the notes — they are often different. Read more

One part is listed for the 2011 Ram Dakota — MOPAR 52029288AB.

This table covers the Radiator Fan clutches. Typical signs include slip at highway speed, chatter on takeoff, or a pedal that stays low. Resurface or replace the flywheel with the clutch — a heat-checked flywheel wastes the new disc. Read more

10 Radiator Fan Clutch parts for the 2011 Ram Dakota come from 7 brands — HAYDEN, FOUR SEASONS, GMB and 4 other brands. The "Popular" part is HAYDEN 2961. 7 parts fit every engine; the other 3 are engine-specific.

This table covers the upper, lower and connecting hoses between radiator, engine and reservoir. Typical signs include swelling, cracks, a soft spot, or a leak at a clamp. Replace adjacent aged hoses while the system is drained — they share the same heat cycle. Read more

16 Radiator Hose parts are listed for the 2011 Ram Dakota, from GATES, ACDELCO, CONTINENTAL and 2 other brands. DAYCO 72231 carries the "Popular" badge. 1 part fits every engine; the other 15 are engine-specific.

This table covers the Radiator Upper Air Baffle retainers and clips. Read more

DORMAN supplies both parts for the 2011 Ram Dakota. All of them fit every engine offered in the 2011 Dakota.

This group includes DORMAN 700365 and DORMAN 963058.

This table covers the senders that report coolant temperature to the gauge or ECU. Typical signs include a gauge that sits on empty or overheat, or a lamp that does not match what the engine is doing. Rule out the cluster and the wiring before replacing the sender. Read more

12 Temperature Sender / Sensor parts for the 2011 Ram Dakota come from 11 brands — STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, DORMAN, GPD and 8 other brands. The "Popular" part is DELPHI TS10330. 11 parts fit every engine; the other 1 is engine-specific.

The Economy section: 5 options from DORMAN, GPD, HOLSTEIN and 2 other brands. DORMAN 926427 is listed in this group.

Standard Replacement: 7 parts, from DELPHI, NTK, STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS and 4 other brands. A representative part number is DELPHI TS10330.

This table covers the thermostats that open the coolant circuit at the specified temperature. Typical signs include slow warm-up, a gauge that climbs in traffic, or heat that never quite arrives. Replace the housing gasket with the thermostat and bleed the system so a trapped air pocket does not cook the new part. Read more

14 Thermostat parts are listed for the 2011 Ram Dakota, from MOTORAD, DORMAN, CALORSTAT and 4 other brands. DORMAN 9023312 carries the "Popular" badge. All of them fit every engine offered in the 2011 Dakota.

Economy: 2 parts, from DORMAN. A representative part number is DORMAN 9023312.

The Heavy Duty section: 2 options from MOTORAD. MOTORAD 5420195 is listed in this group.

The Premium section: 1 option from MOTORAD. MOTORAD 7420195 is listed in this group.

The Standard Replacement section: 9 options from MOTORAD, CALORSTAT, GATES and 3 other brands. GATES 33919 is listed in this group.

This table covers the seals at the thermostat housing and water outlet. Typical signs include a wet housing, a drip after sitting, or fluid flung off a rotating shaft. Fix the surface the seal rides on. A new seal on a grooved shaft will leak again. Read more

4 Thermostat / Thermostat Housing / Water Outlet Seal parts for the 2011 Ram Dakota come from 4 brands — APEX, FEL-PRO, MAHLE / CLEVITE and 1 other brand. 3 parts fit every engine; the other 1 is engine-specific.

Part numbers include APEX AWO2188, FEL-PRO 35692 and MAHLE / CLEVITE C31824, among others listed above.

This table covers the housings and outlets the thermostat sits in. Read more

9 Thermostat Housing / Water Outlet parts are listed for the 2011 Ram Dakota, from AUTOTECNICA, SKP, DORMAN and 6 other brands. AUTOTECNICA JE0715254PRM carries the "Popular" badge. All of them fit every engine offered in the 2011 Dakota.

Economy: 5 parts, from AUTOTECNICA, SKP, DORMAN and 2 other brands. A representative part number is AUTOTECNICA JE0715254PRM.

The Standard Replacement section: 4 options from FOUR SEASONS, GATES, MOPAR and 1 other brand. FOUR SEASONS 85047 is listed in this group.

Part numbers include AUTOTECNICA JE0715254PRM, SKP SK902312 and DORMAN 902312, among others listed above.

This table covers the pumps that circulate coolant through the block and radiator. Typical signs include coolant at the weep hole, pulley play, or a growl from the front of the engine. Replace the thermostat and refill with the specified coolant whenever the pump comes off. Read more

16 Water Pump parts are listed for the 2011 Ram Dakota, from GATES, GMB, ENGINETECH and 11 other brands. DAYCO DP962 carries the "Popular" badge. All of them fit every engine offered in the 2011 Dakota.

Economy: 6 parts, from ENGINETECH, FVP, SKP and 3 other brands. A representative part number is ENGINETECH WP504.

The Standard Replacement section: 10 options from GATES, GMB, DAYCO and 5 other brands. DAYCO DP962 is listed in this group.

This table covers the Water Pump & Fan Clutch assemblies. Read more

3 Water Pump & Fan Clutch Assembly parts are listed for the 2011 Ram Dakota, from FVP, GMB and US MOTOR WORKS. All of them fit every engine offered in the 2011 Dakota.

Part numbers include FVP 1200007 and US MOTOR WORKS MCK1006, among others listed above.

This table covers the gaskets between the water pump and the block or housing. Typical signs include seepage at the joint, a burnt-oil smell, or a leak that appears only after a long drive. Clean both flanges and torque in the sequence the notes or the manual call for. Read more

6 Water Pump Gasket parts for the 2011 Ram Dakota come from 6 brands — FEL-PRO, MAHLE / CLEVITE, APEX and 3 other brands. The "Popular" part is FEL-PRO 35655. 5 parts fit every engine; the other 1 is engine-specific.

Listed part numbers: FEL-PRO 35655, MAHLE / CLEVITE K31598 and APEX AWP3165, plus the other parts above.