you said hose was off. that could be it in a nutshell. unless you failed to notice an overheat in progress prior to event. i would keep adding coolant until overflow stays level. you can do this by adding while cold, running up to normal temp, shut off, repeat until level stays. then try driving car and see how it acts. also you may have a small leak that let coolant level drop causing incedent. just keep an eye on level for awhile.

Answered by fixitmr
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Yes, nothing prior to this. It's just a higher mileage car but it was been pretty reliable so far, only needing AC repair, brakes, tie rods, and now this.

Would I have an issue with adding coolant and not bleeding the line/burping the line? I don't know how to do this but many things I have read said that if you don't do this, the possibility of more damage or the heater not working is high.

Do you think I could have done any damage to the engine by driving it briefly (and I mean briefly, like 10 seconds) while it was overheating?

Thanks for the prompt repl.

Response from heatherkeung
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first, the overheat was severe to build that much pressure.

it happened for a reason. could be a thermostat but needs to be checked. get a leak down test done as it may have damaged the head gaskets from this. the fact that it shut off is not good.

get it checked asap. i would not drive it till you have an answer as to why it happened and what damage is done

Roy

Answered by ASEMaster6371 (expert)
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After having it parked on the driveway overnight, there is a line of drips along the ground under the radiator.

The mechanic is coming this afternoon to check it here so it will not be driven anywhere.

Response from heatherkeung
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Mechanic came, it was leftover coolant from the spray, not anything from the radiator. Checked the t-stat, fine. Filled it up with proper amount of coolant, bled the lines, drove it around and all is good. Hooked up his computer to check for codes since my engine light was on (and has been for ages). EGR valve needs replaced but I knew that already.

$20 plus parts and all is good. Plus, this guy is going to replace my brakes, ball joints, ERG sensor, and do a timing belt/water pump change for $100 plus parts. Amazing man and really nice guy.

Thank you for all your help. Hopefully I won't be back but I know where to come if I need assistance!

Response from heatherkeung
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