Overheating

2004 HYUNDAI XG300
165,896 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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JEREMY CARMACK
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My car overheats every twenty minutes or so. Took thermostat out still same. But does have cracked neck for radiator cap. Builds pressure and almost blows cap when overheating fluids come out the overflow.
Apr 22, 2017 at 5:40 PM
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STRAILER
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Hello,

It sounds like you have a blown head gasket, here is a test to be sure.

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

Please run this test and get back to us so we can continue helping you.

Cheers, Ken
Apr 25, 2017 at 11:19 AM
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