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Engine overheating after leaking green liquid
2001 FORD EXPLORER
250,000 MILES
EBONY WILLIAMS
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My car leaked green fluid and now it overheats.
Jun 28, 2020 at 6:22 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Good evening,
The first thing to do is to check the coolant level. Most likely it is low and that is causing the overheating.
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/engine-overheating-or-running-hot
Then you need to pressure test the system to determine the leak and repair it.
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/radiator-pressure-test
Once you have the pressure test done, let me know the results so I can continue to help.
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-is-leaking-coolant
Roy
Jun 28, 2020 at 10:54 AM
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