Losing coolant and at boiling temperature the reservoir

2015 CHEVROLET CRUZE
85,000 MILES • 1.8L • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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JUICELOZANO
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Recently my engine coolant has been disappearing and putting the cooling fan to work. When I open the coolant reservoir the coolant suddenly reappears at a boiling temperature. What can be the issues to this ?
Sep 22, 2021 at 3:37 AM
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SQM
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Hello,

It sounds like your engine might be overheating.

When you get the overheated coolant on the reservoir, where does the temperature show on the gauge?

Have a look this article, it goes thru the typical overheating issues:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/symptoms-of-an-overheating-engine

One of most common issues for overheating is a stuck closed thermostat. When this happens it won't allow the coolant to flow through the engine and can back up the coolant to the reservoir.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-an-engine-thermostat-works

Please let me know what you are experiencing.
Thank you.
Sep 22, 2021 at 8:23 AM
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