Car overheating gauge going up?

Tiny
CHRYSLER 01
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  • 1998 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY
  • 3.8L
  • V6
  • 2WD
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  • 175,000 MILES
When I looked at the thermostat, there was no coolant in the housing. The housing was empty. Please help me.
Tuesday, June 24th, 2025 AT 9:54 AM

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Tiny
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It sounds like you have a coolant leak or a blown head gasket. Let's use this guide to show you how to look for a leak:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-is-leaking-coolant

Please upload pictures or videos in your response of any problems so I can see.
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Tuesday, June 24th, 2025 AT 1:50 PM
Tiny
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There is no milky looking on oil and radiator cap.
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Tuesday, June 24th, 2025 AT 2:21 PM
Tiny
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Coolant is leak out Thermostat housing.
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Tuesday, June 24th, 2025 AT 2:24 PM
Tiny
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What's the best to seal the leak?
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Tuesday, June 24th, 2025 AT 5:07 PM
Tiny
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New installed water pump seems to be leaking, I hear belt squeaking.
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Wednesday, June 25th, 2025 AT 8:08 AM
Tiny
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So the water pump is leaking?
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Wednesday, June 25th, 2025 AT 11:03 AM

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