2002 Hyundai Accent overheating

2002 HYUNDAI ACCENT
68,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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RASH
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hi While driving I came to know car is getting hotter .then I stopped and check for coolent it was dried up also checked for engine oil it was full then I was asked to put some water in coolent container and then i drive it for 10min then engine stopped and i put coolent in it.then i drove back home.after 10 min it got hot again.then for oveernight it was idle next day i drove it for 15 min it was between C and H .then third day i drove the car after 10 miles on highway it was normal but when i drove it bumper to bumper for another 10 min it it got hot again.then i let it cool again and now i was asked to fill water in radiator so almost 4 litre water is filled in radiator and now engine oil level is also showing low so what exactly could be the problem.
May 7, 2009 at 12:12 AM
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#1ALERO
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If your car is overheating and your loosing coolant and oil it is possible that you may have a blown head gasket.Check the oil to see if it is milky or has bubbles in it and check your coolant tank for oil residue.
May 21, 2009 at 4:58 PM