Engine runs hot when coolant is full?

2013 NISSAN MURANO
215,000 MILES • V6 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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PBWILSON1101
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My vehicle overheated so we added coolant, but it still runs hot after just a few minutes. What else could be the problem?
Nov 13, 2023 at 6:07 AM
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STEVE W.
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That description unfortunately sounds like a possible failed head gasket. I would start here:
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/head-gasket-blown-test and test to see if that is the problem. Then you have an idea of what you are facing.
Nov 13, 2023 at 9:39 AM
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