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SHELLY STILLWELL RENNEISEN
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  • 1995 MAZDA 626
  • 4.3L
  • 4 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 143,000 MILES
Overheating, no leaks, new thermostat.
Thursday, July 14th, 2016 AT 10:19 AM

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Tiny
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Have the system pressure checked for a head gasket leaking. Then when hot shut off car and disconnect electric fans and check for cold spots on radiator if there are any it is bad.
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Thursday, July 14th, 2016 AT 10:48 AM
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SHELLY STILLWELL RENNEISEN
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Thanks! That makes sense.
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Thursday, July 14th, 2016 AT 12:03 PM
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KEN L
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Hi Shelly,

Here is a guide on how to check for a blown head gasket,

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/head-gasket-blown-test

Please get back to us so it can help others,

Best, Ken
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Sunday, July 17th, 2016 AT 8:02 PM

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