Car Over heated...need help!
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Instructor
Joined: May 2004
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From: San Francisco Ca
Car Over heated...need help!
So I was out driving tonight. I did get going pretty fast...about 100...but nothing where my car shouldnt have been able to take it. After I had it turned off for a while and began to head home, the temp began to rocket up until it hit 250. The after pulling over, I let the car cool down and the fans did turn on. I was later told that I leaked out fluid...what the hell happened...someone help...
Le Mans Master
Joined: Oct 2003
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From: seattle WA
Yep, you need to check your oil, for coolant (possibly indicating a blown head gasket) hoses, coolant level,radiator, and check for debris in front of the radiator. If you find coolant in the oil it's time for a compression test, which should indicate where you have a problem-but if you have to replace a blown head gasket-replace both. 
