Check engine and overheating

2005 NISSAN SENTRA
152,000 MILES • 2.5L • AUTOMATIC
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JORTIZGG
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My car had a gas emission leak code which we put new gas cap. Also a catalytic converter code in which we put a cleaner. Check engine went away and came back. it recently overheated about a month after putting new gas cap, etc., it recently started overheating so i refilled the coolant which it seemed to need and it did not overheat for two days, until today. the check engine also flashed on and off. What seems to be the problem?
Oct 22, 2017 at 4:38 PM
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MHPAUTOS
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You need to first act on the coolant leak, get a coolant pressure test done as this will help locate any external leak. do this first and re post if you require further assistance.
Oct 23, 2017 at 12:16 AM
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Here are a couple guides that can help.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/engine-overheating-or-running-hot

and

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

Let us know what happens and please upload pictures or videos of the problem.

Cheers, Ken

Oct 25, 2017 at 2:32 PM