ASKED BY: panzon1035 0 0 0 2 0 3 28 ASK DATE: Jan. 2, 2010 CATEGORY: Mechanical | Cooling System Overheating Share:       Vehicle: 2001 Dodge Intrepid Engine: L6 2.7 L Transmission: Automatic Drivetrain: FWD Current Mileage: 125500 Recent Repairs: coolant system flush,new coolant,new thermostat,new radiator does using an autozone thermostat as oppossed to a dealer thermostat make a difference? COMMENT BY: way2old 0 4 0 0 3 9 80 COMMENT DATE: Jan. 2, 2:27 PM QUALIFICATIONS: ASE Certified Site Rank: 2 As long as it is the same temperature range and installed correctly, there should be no difference. Are you sure all the air is out of the cooling system? Make sure the coolant fill cap is the highest point in the cooling system and take cap off. Idle car until it is normal temperature. Shut off, allow to cool and see if it is still full. If not, top off, place cap back on and drive. Username: Password: Remember Me  Sign Up  Forgot Login? Year of 2009 way2old 5 Posts. 0 Answers. Mech Rep: 80 Mileage: 40039 About Us | Contact Us | FAQ | Privacy Policy | Site Map Vehicle Aid © 2005-2008. All Rights Reserved.