Overheating

2003 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE
1,800,000 MILES • 4 CYL • MANUAL
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SALINA COOK
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Reservoir is boiling and radiator is is getting hot.
Jun 28, 2017 at 5:58 AM
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HMAC300
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pressure check coolant system for a head gasket leak but make sure coolant is full when you do this. if pressure holds then check radiator when hot for cold spots if any radiator is bad. auto parts rent tester. also, they sell a chemical to add to coolant and either one is okay.
Jun 28, 2017 at 6:51 AM
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