Overheating

Tiny
MIKE D. MIDDLETON
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  • 2002 PONTIAC SUNFIRE
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Guage goes to red then goes down checked reservoir antifreeze going out overfill hose
Wednesday, September 7th, 2011 AT 1:41 PM

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Tiny
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Is this while traveling at cruising speed or while parked or slow traffic?
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Wednesday, September 7th, 2011 AT 2:12 PM
Tiny
MIKE D. MIDDLETON
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At cruising speed
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Wednesday, September 7th, 2011 AT 4:09 PM
Tiny
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It probably has air pockets from some type of leak. I would start out by pressure testing the system and find the leaks. You may have to get it chemical tested for a possible blown head gasket also.
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Wednesday, September 7th, 2011 AT 4:41 PM

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