2000 Other Mitsubishi Models CAR OVER HEATING COOLANT LEAKIN

Tiny
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2000 Other Mitsubishi Models 6 cyl Wheel Drive Type unknown Automatic 200000 miles

COULD YOU PLS HELP ME JUST BOUGHT A SECOND HAND MITSUBISHI MAGNA TH YEAR 2000 ONLY HAD IT 2 DAYS THE TEMPURTURE WAS UP NEAR HOT AND THIS MORNING AFTER DRIVING A SHORT DISTANCE THERE WAS COOLANT SPRAYED ON THE MOTOR TOWARDS THE BACK SO IT WAS STEAMING A BIT IS THIS A BAD PROBLEM PLS HELP AS IM 50 YEARS OLD AND DON'T KNOW MUCH ABOUT THIS CAR THANK YOU
CHERYL PREECE
Sunday, December 30th, 2007 AT 5:45 PM

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Tiny
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Can you see where it is coming from? Is it coming from the heads, intake manifold or from a hose?
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Sunday, December 30th, 2007 AT 7:56 PM
Tiny
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Thank you for your reply so quickly I call the racv road assistants it was coming from a hose at the back of the motor he fixed it for now but told me to get hoses changed as he is not sure if anymore are perished as they could be worn better to be safe he said I all so need to ask you this the air condishoner in the car was blowing cool air when the repaire man was here now it is blowing hot air it is 42 degreese here in melbourne today would it be from the heat or is it because there was not coolant put in the radator the racv man put water is this another problem as it is worrying me the air condishoiner is set on cool and blowing hot again thank you for your help it is good to know there is some help out there thank you cheryllp
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Monday, December 31st, 2007 AT 12:52 AM
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Is the air conditioner blowing hot air like the heater.
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Monday, December 31st, 2007 AT 9:58 AM
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Thank you for your reply so quickly I call the racv road assistants it was coming from a hose at the back of the motor he fixed it for now but told me to get hoses changed as he is not sure if anymore are perished as they could be worn better to be safe he said I all so need to ask you this the air condishoner in the car was blowing cool air when the repaire man was here now it is blowing hot air it is 42 degreese here in melbourne today would it be from the heat or is it because there was not coolant put in the radator the racv man put water is this another problem as it is worrying me the air condishoiner is set on cool and blowing hot again thank you for your help it is good to know there is some help out there thank you cheryllp[/quote:005d1ea38c]

thank you agian for your prompt answer the air condishioner is now blowing cold for now I pressed a button on the dash board so I hope thats how it works sorry for all the questions this car is stressing me I have never owned a car with so many diffrent thing on it
i still need your help but I donot know where to check the trany fuild levels in the motor of this car or sure where to check oil could you give me some idea or where for both of these are and some advice on what sort of oil / tranny fluid for this car model I have a car manual but it does not show where to check trany or oil in it and the book is so technical just wanted to say I wished I had stuck to fords or holdens looking at this motor it is so scary thank you agian cheryllp
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Monday, December 31st, 2007 AT 4:34 PM
Tiny
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I dont know where the transmission dipstick is on your car without seeing it, it usually has a red rubber grip on it or a black handle, besure to have car running and at a warm temperature when testing the tranny fluid, the propper tranny fluid can be found in the owners manual or if you call the dealership.

For engine oil its up to you you can run 5W-30 or you can run 20, I prefer 30 for winter driving.
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Tuesday, January 1st, 2008 AT 10:18 AM

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