Overheating

2003 MAZDA MPV
200,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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SAVANNAH ROSE
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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!
Jun 17, 2017 at 11:42 PM
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MHPAUTOS
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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
Jun 18, 2017 at 12:58 AM
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SAVANNAH ROSE
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Thank you!
Jun 18, 2017 at 10:16 AM
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STRAILER
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Please let us know what happens, we are interested to see what it is.

Cheers, Ken
Jun 21, 2017 at 11:22 AM