Overheating

275,237 MILES • 2.4L • 4 CYL • AUTOMATIC
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KENROY R.
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Whenever I come to a stop after a half hour drive and I try to restart the engine, it cranks but wouldn't start unless it's flood mode. I will also hear that loud bubble in the Radiator hose. The car always tend to overheat when driving up steep hills.
May 14, 2019 at 3:09 AM
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SCGRANTURISMO
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Hello,

This could be a problem with your vehicle's head gasket. I have included a few links down below for you to go to.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-test-engine-compression
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/engine-overheating-or-running-hot
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/head-gasket-blown-test

Please go through these guides and get back to us with what you are able to find out.

Thanks,
Alex
2CarPros
May 14, 2019 at 9:44 AM
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