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Old Mar 24, 2009 | 04:23 PM
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my coolant is overfilling my resevoir tank when driving, yesterday i had checked my water and i was about 2 cups low and the resevoir was full. So i refilled it and i notice today when i finished driving it that its coming from the reserve tank what could be causing this
Old Mar 24, 2009 | 05:52 PM
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Blown head gasket, or bad radiator cap.
Old Mar 24, 2009 | 05:54 PM
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is it overheating at all????
Old Mar 24, 2009 | 08:19 PM
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i dont think i have a blown head gasket cause i dont see any oil in coolant or coolant in oil and it doesnt smoke. and nope it doesnt overheat you alll think maybe i have to bleed it. how do i bleed the coolant, tried to look for a nozzle but cant find one
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turn the heater on, does it have good heat???
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