Car overheating with occasional pinging - 2006 Hyundai Elantra

2006 HYUNDAI ELANTRA
134,000 MILES
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JUSTUSHERE
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I had a slow coolant leak and it ran completely dry while driving, causing the car to overheat to the point of engine rattling. The next morning I replaced the coolant, but the car still overheats. It seems to run at a normal temperature for a while and then suddenly spike up, and there is occasional pinging in the engine.

Thank you in advance for any help you can offer.
Dec 24, 2011 at 3:42 AM
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RASMATAZ
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Get it block and pressure tested to find out more what's going on
Dec 24, 2011 at 3:49 AM
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