Overheating

Tiny
SALINA COOK
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  • 2003 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE
  • 4 CYL
  • MANUAL
  • 1,800,000 MILES
Reservoir is boiling and radiator is is getting hot.
Wednesday, June 28th, 2017 AT 5:58 AM

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Tiny
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.
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Wednesday, June 28th, 2017 AT 6:51 AM

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