My engine is overheating why?

2012 FORD FUSION
226,643 MILES • 2.5L • 4 CYL • AUTOMATIC
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I have the car listed above SE model. I begin to notice that a smell would come from my car like it was overheating but my temperature gauge is normal as always. my fan still cut on like normal. then I noticed it had been using water so I filled it up twice the other day. any advice on what it could be? like I said the temperature gauge is normal, the fan cuts on I'm lost at this and I do know there is a lot of miles on my car.
May 10, 2021 at 12:24 AM
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If it is losing coolant and you don't see a leak it could be the start of a blown head gasket. To be sure these guides will help us see what's going on to help get us started on fixing the problem:

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

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-is-leaking-coolant

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/engine-overheating-or-running-hot

Please run down these guides and report back.

May 11, 2021 at 3:03 AM
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