2003 Pontiac Aztek Pontaic Coolant Had Drained Out Car Overheated Really Fast

2003 PONTIAC AZTEK
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my 2003 aztek pontaic coolant had drained out and my car overheated really fast.. could it be my thermostat?
and it smells like coolant or antifreeze..
Dec 12, 2012 at 6:15 AM
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have the system pressure tested for the leak. i would replace the thermostat no matter where the leak is.

Roy
Dec 12, 2012 at 11:47 AM
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