1997 Kia Sportage water steam

1997 KIA SPORTAGE
13,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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DAVID_40
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i am getting hot water steam from the heater
which is causing the car too overheat and steam
from the vents..........what is my problem
thank u
May 28, 2010 at 1:50 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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You have a leaking heater core. Most likely it is getting low on coolant causing the engine to run hot.

Check that and let me know what you find.

Joe
Oct 18, 2010 at 8:55 AM
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