2003 Nissan March There Red Water Light On Dash Car Boiling

2003 NISSAN MARCH
180,000 MILES
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Why is there a red water light on my dash?and why is the car boiling?
Nov 29, 2012 at 4:18 PM
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The engine is overheating!!! If you drive it long enough like that, serious engine damage will result, typically a blown cylinder head gasket. A leaking head gasket can also cause engine overheating but there are other potential causes that should be investigated first.
Nov 29, 2012 at 8:19 PM
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