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11K views 29 replies 25 participants last post by  AKHLK 
#1 ·
The other day after driving it about 6 inches of snow I noticed steam coming from the front when I pulled in the garage. I didn't notice the temp gauge running any higher than normal. Could the steam just be from driving in the snow?
 
#4 ·
It seemed to be coming from the front so I would assume it was close to the radiator. It didn't have a odor or smell hot.

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I get the same thing...usually only when it is raining.
Come to think of it I did notice it once when it was raining during the summer.
 
#6 ·
I'd vote radiator location as well. Noticed steam everytime I wash my car.
 
#14 ·
Same here. It would seem logical that when the coolant temp is higher than 212 degrees that any water that comes in contact with the radiator is converted into steam with a high degree of efficiency.
 
#19 ·
I respectfully (since your avatar ship is bigger than mine) suggest that the radiator need not be at boiling temperature for this to occur if the weather is cold and relative humidity is high. Remember "making smoke" with your breath in the winter when you were a kid?
 
#20 ·
My 2012 V8 WK2 seems to get hotter around the engine area then any other vehicle I've driven or owned. :(

After driving for 1/2 hour or more, I can feel the heat upon exiting the vehicle.
 
#23 ·
+1 Same here

Did it the other day after I washed.
 
#24 ·
This is my first Hemi with the dual exhaust and have noticed when it's cold the exhaust comes back at the rear window so much that I can't see out of it when I step on it. Not related to your question but I thought I would mention it and yes when I come out of the car wash I see steam coming from the front. No big deal...
 
#26 ·
I wondered about it being caused by the fan springing into action. I seem to get it before the vehicle has any hope of being warm. Goes away fast and usually happens when put in the garage wet the night before.

The first time I saw it, the '14 was nearly brand new. Scared the crap out of me 'cause I thought there was a radiator leak or worse. I shut down the engine. I've proven it it normal. Don't think a second thought about it.
 
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