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2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser Repair Question


Topics covered: Coolant, Radiator, Gas.
Mileage: 86,140 miles.

Asked on March 20, 2013

Chrysler PT Cruiser Coolant Problem

Car overheating....plastic coolant container fills up overflows but doesent recycle coolent back into the radiator
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Replied on March 20, 2013

Suspect a leaking cylinder head gasket. Combustion gases will push coolant into the reservoir and the leak will prevent vacuum from building to draw the coolant back into the radiator when it cools down. Your mechanic can do a chemical test at the radiator to verify a leak.

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