Overheating a lot

2002 FORD MUSTANG
86 MILES • 3.8L • V6 • 2WD • MANUAL
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BLAKE NELSON
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My car has been over heating a lot when i get on it even a little like going up mountains and producing a weird smell like my catalytic converters are full.
Feb 26, 2017 at 10:56 AM
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CARADIODOC
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The best place to start is with a chemical test for a leaking cylinder head gasket. Your mechanic can do that in a few minutes. It involves drawing air from the radiator, while the engine is running, through a glass cylinder with two chambers partially-filled with a special dark blue liquid. If combustion gases are present, the liquid will turn bright yellow. The additional clue is the level will be dropping in the coolant reservoir.
Feb 26, 2017 at 12:00 PM
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