Coolant

Tiny
GOGASKI
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  • 2010 FORD EXPLORER
  • 4.0L
  • 6 CYL
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 106,009 MILES
My mechanic changed my thermostat recently. I am getting an unusual sound when the truck is moving forward coming from the bottom. This only occurs when I accelerate. My mechanic and a different guy hear the sound but cannot identify the source. This morning while the engine was cold, I noticed the reservoir and were both filled to the top. Is this normal? A good friend says there is air in the system causing the noise because they are both overfilled.
Saturday, November 10th, 2018 AT 8:11 AM

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Tiny
KEN L
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The coolant is overfilled and some should be drained off. Here is a guide to help you do the job:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/coolant-flush-and-refill-all-cars

Does the car overheat? Can you please shoot a quick video with your phone so we can hear the noise, that would be great? You can upload it here with your response.

Please let us know what you find.
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Monday, November 12th, 2018 AT 11:44 AM

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