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I would start by replacing the radiator cap. A bad cap can stop the flow of coolant from the coolant reservoir back into the engine when the engine cools down. This will cause a vacuum and collapse the hoses.
The other possibility is the lower hose is starting to get weak. This compounded with a radiator cap that is not functioning correctly will cause the the hose to collapse when the engine cools off.
I would start by replacing the radiator cap. A bad cap can stop the flow of coolant from the coolant reservoir back into the engine when the engine cools down. This will cause a vacuum and collapse the hoses.
The other possibility is the lower hose is starting to get weak. This compounded with a radiator cap that is not functioning correctly will cause the the hose to collapse when the engine cools off.
Your cooking the oil in the engine ( getting to hot/possible oil leak on top of engine). Check the front of the radiator for anything that will cause air not pass through the radiator.If you find any bugs/trash/or a build-up dust or dirt clean it out. Next check to see if the radiator and coolant recovery jug has any antifreeze in it. If not refill each to proper levels with a 50/50 mix antifreeze. Then if all is good run the car in the morning and as it is worming up put your hand on the upper radiator hose to feel if it is hot or cold. If the hose is hot and you can feel the antifreeze moving through the hose then the pump is working correctly. If not and the hose feels luke warm with no movement of fluid then the thermostat is stuck closed and will need to be replaced. Also you need to replace the engine coolant temperature sensor (ect) on engine. Hope this will help you.
Follow your top radiator hose from the radiator to the engine. The part that the hose clamps on to on the engine side is the housing for the thermostat. You should have to remove two or three bolts to remove the housing.
Follow the two big hoses that are on the radiator. The thermostat is always on the engine. Some cars have the radiator cap on the engine so if the upper large hose has a sensor near or on the housing the hose attaches to then the thremostat is located under the housing.
Follow the top radiator hose to where it connects to the engine it will be connected to your thermostat housing. Disconnect the radiator hose and unbolt the housing your thermostat will be behind the housing.
Since you did not specify the engine for the Stratus, here are both configurations. On the 4 cylinders it is where the upper radiator hose hooks to the engine
On the 2.5L v6 it is where the lower radiator hose hooks to the engine.
I hope this helps and good luck. Please vote and leave a comment.
The thermostat on this car is located on the passenger side lower Engine block. Follow the lower radiator hose and it will lead you right to it. The Wheel and splash guarding need to be removed as well as the Alternator to gain access to the housing bolts. It about a 3 hour job to replace thermostat.
If it's a chrysler engine the thermostat is located just below radiator cap. If mitsubishi diamond star engine it's located on the cylinder head , beside the air cleaner housing
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