Engine heating up and gurgling

2000 DODGE INTREPID
145,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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CHERIE REYNOLDS
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My engine has been heating up and sounds like it is boiling when I shut the car off.I can't use my AC because it seems to make it heat up faster. What could this be and what kind of cost for repairs are we looking at? Is it safe to drive short distances?
Jun 25, 2019 at 1:35 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Good morning,

You should not drive the car until the issue is determined and repaired.

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

It could be a thermostat failure or coolant leak. If you keep driving it the way it is, you could do major engine damage to the engine.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/head-gasket-blown-test

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/replace-thermostat

Roy
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