2001 Honda Accord car overheating on hills only

2001 HONDA ACCORD
123,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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DALET77
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car overheats on hills, once I level out...everything back normal. Honda says thermostat is good and no leaks in radiator. After driving I smell acrid sweet odor...I think its coolant. sometimes I hear brief gugling sound from engine. Car runs on all cyl fine and no smoke from tailpipe. Dealer wants to run leak test on heads. Any thoughts? Thanks
Aug 5, 2009 at 4:41 PM
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F4I_GUY
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You need to get a cooling system pressure test done first and foremost. It sounds liek you may have a slight coolant leak.
Aug 5, 2009 at 5:19 PM
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DALET77
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Thanks for your quick respnse. Your info was helpful...one last question..could this be leaky head gasket?
Aug 5, 2009 at 5:30 PM
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