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1997 DODGE INTREPID
6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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after driving my car for like a hour and turn it off antifreeze will start poreing out of the over flow tube like a hose till it cools down.. now i made sure that the radiator was not over filled so i dont no what the problem could be,
Dec 18, 2010 at 12:46 PM
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Hello,

Is the engine overheating?

If it is not overheating then one possible cause is a Bad Radiator Cap. Replace it and see what happens.

If engine is overheating then could be a few different causes....

Bad Thermostat

Bad Radiator

Bad Radiator Fan

Bad Water Pump

Dec 18, 2010 at 12:59 PM
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