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Why is my car overheating?

Tiny
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  • 2003 DODGE INTREPID
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My 2003 dodge intrepid is not showing hot on the guage but the engine is getting overheated and there is coolant leaking underneath behind the alternator.
Friday, October 5th, 2012 AT 4:05 PM

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Tiny
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So is it actually overheating or just leaking coolant?
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Friday, October 5th, 2012 AT 4:28 PM
Tiny
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That is a good question. The guage says it is ok but the engine is definitely hot but could be just the coolant is leaking.
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Friday, October 5th, 2012 AT 4:39 PM
Tiny
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I realize this does not help but I am not sure if one issue is causing the other. I cannot see the weep hole as to whether or not the water pump is bad however the coolant seems to circulate when being added to the reservoir. I am in a quandary.
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Friday, October 5th, 2012 AT 5:00 PM
Tiny
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So do you know where the coolant leak is coming from?
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Friday, October 5th, 2012 AT 5:15 PM
Tiny
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Originally it came from the reservoir which I replaced. Now it is coming from the the drivers side near the alternator.
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Friday, October 5th, 2012 AT 5:39 PM
Tiny
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Sounds more like you have a leak have you checked the hoses and clamps?
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Friday, October 5th, 2012 AT 5:48 PM
Tiny
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Until this morning, I did not see the coolant leaking. I guess I am going to have to refill it and look.
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Friday, October 5th, 2012 AT 6:03 PM
Tiny
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See if you can rent a coolant pressure tester that will work on your car from auto zone?
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Friday, October 5th, 2012 AT 8:35 PM

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