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1994 Mercury Station Wagon Been sitting for a year

Tiny
AJEFFER1
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  • 1994 MERCURY SABLE STATION WAGON
  • 3.8L
  • 6 CYL
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 96,000 MILES
The car was sitting around not being used for about a year. I got it a new battery and about ten minutes after running it it started to fun hot and smoke from the hood. The check engine light came on as well. What can I do to fix it?

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Saturday, August 29th, 2015 AT 1:21 PM

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Tiny
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Check for full coolant then replace the thermostat and pressure check coolant system for leaks.
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Saturday, August 29th, 2015 AT 3:40 PM
Tiny
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Put it out of its misery. Your description makes me think there are multiple problems, BIG problems. Starting with a blown head gasket and probably a roached water pump.
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Saturday, August 29th, 2015 AT 3:44 PM

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