2004 Mazda Rx8 Trowing Out Colant Resevor

2004 MAZDA RX8
90,000 MILES
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Trowing out colant out of resevor
Mar 10, 2013 at 12:49 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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With the engine cold, remove the radiator cap and start the engine. Does coolant come shooting out? If it does, chances are you have a bad head gasket. (Also, is the engine just running hot?)
Mar 10, 2013 at 1:59 AM
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