Running hot

2005 KIA SEDONA
186,000 MILES • 4 CYL • AUTOMATIC
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JLETAVISH
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My car was running very hot. I returned home with no steam or smoke coming out of front thermostat on dash was just in the red. Allowed to cool for a bit, but it was not enough and when I removed cap antifreeze gushed out everywhere. I let it all cool off for about three hours rinsed the engine off to remove the antifreeze. Filled radiator reservoir back up, think I topped off radiator enough, but now my check engine light is on and car is shuddering when I attempt to drive. Help! husband out of town and it is my only vehicle.
Aug 13, 2017 at 8:24 AM
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MHPAUTOS
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first thing is to get a scan to see what the code is, it may be as a result of the coolant spilling and you cleaning by flushing, but we need to know anyway. start here and then we can look into the over heating issue.
Aug 14, 2017 at 4:50 AM