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Tiny
SAVANNAH ROSE
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  • 2003 MAZDA MPV
  • 4 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 200,000 MILES
My van overheated today the top hose going to the engine was hot the lower hose normal. Started the process to flush it and very little violent drained out. Any advice will seriously help!
Saturday, June 17th, 2017 AT 11:42 PM

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Tiny
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Replace the thermostat and take the radiator out and get it core cleaned. you may have blocked core tubes restriction the coolant flow.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/replace-thermostat

This will give you an idea on what you are in for when doing the job
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Sunday, June 18th, 2017 AT 12:58 AM
Tiny
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Thank you!
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Sunday, June 18th, 2017 AT 10:16 AM
Tiny
KEN L
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Please let us know what happens, we are interested to see what it is.

Cheers, Ken
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Wednesday, June 21st, 2017 AT 11:22 AM

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