car overheating gauge going up?

1998 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY
175,000 MILES • 3.8L • V6 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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CHRYSLER 01
when I looked at the thermostat, there was no coolant in the housing. The housing was empty. Please help me.
Jun 24, 2025 at 9:54 AM
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It sounds like you have a coolant leak or a blown head gasket. Let's use this guide to show you how to look for a leak:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-is-leaking-coolant

Please upload pictures or videos in your response of any problems so I can see.
Jun 24, 2025 at 1:50 PM
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CHRYSLER 01
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there is no milky looking on oil and radiator cap.
Jun 24, 2025 at 2:21 PM
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CHRYSLER 01
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coolant is leak out Thermostat housing.
Jun 24, 2025 at 2:24 PM
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CHRYSLER 01
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what's the best to seal the leak?
Jun 24, 2025 at 5:07 PM
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CHRYSLER 01
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new installed water pump seems to be leaking, I hear belt squeaking.
Jun 25, 2025 at 8:08 AM
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So the water pump is leaking?
Jun 25, 2025 at 11:03 AM
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