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Tiny
TADARIO
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  • 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM
  • 6 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 68,150 MILES
Why does my car over heat while I am driving and antifreeze overflow while its happening I can smell antifreeze
Saturday, January 8th, 2011 AT 5:36 AM

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Tiny
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Could be a bad thermostat. If you keep overheating it you may do engine damage. You may have done some already?
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Saturday, January 8th, 2011 AT 7:14 AM
Tiny
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The first thing to check is if your radiator cooling fan is working. It should come on before overheat/antifreeze escapes and smells.
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Saturday, January 8th, 2011 AT 7:23 AM

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