Overheating engine

Tiny
HELEN IN BALTIMORE
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  • 2000 FORD CROWN VICTORIA
  • V8
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 125,000 MILES
I have a 2000 Ford Crown Victoria and I had a mechanic flush & fill radiator replace several hoses or at least that is what he said. Every since it is running hot. I have added countless gallons of antifreeze to the radiator reservoir. What's really wrong?
Friday, January 28th, 2011 AT 5:50 PM

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Tiny
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I guess the first thing is to determine where the anti freeze is going to. You should see a leak from the cooling system somewhere. It is also possible that there is an "air lock" in the cooling system. Start byn seeing if you can pinpoint where the coolant is going. Let us know.
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Saturday, January 29th, 2011 AT 12:33 AM
Tiny
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I had someone look at it and tell me at is the head gasket. Turns out it was 2 small hoses that were leaking. Easy repair and low cost. Thanks
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Monday, January 31st, 2011 AT 5:15 PM
Tiny
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Thanks for the repair post. It may help someone in the future to look at the minor things first.
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Tuesday, February 1st, 2011 AT 12:36 AM

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