engine over heating

2002 MAZDA TRIBUTE
188,004 MILES
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ARIGMZ30
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I recently changed a hose that was connected to I am thinking the motor, but my car still is overheating and i keep putting water so it will not overheat. i think water got in the motor but i do not know how.
Aug 21, 2017 at 6:42 AM
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You could have a blown head gasket. Here are two guides we should start with to get you going in the right direction:

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

and

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

Please let us know what you find.

Cheers, Ken
Aug 21, 2017 at 6:10 PM
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