2001 Honda Accord car overheating on hills only

Tiny
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  • 2001 HONDA ACCORD
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 123,000 MILES
Car overheats on hills, once I level out. Everything back normal. Honda says thermostat is good and no leaks in radiator. After driving I smell acrid sweet odor.I think its coolant. Sometimes I hear brief gugling sound from engine. Car runs on all cyl fine and no smoke from tailpipe. Dealer wants to run leak test on heads. Any thoughts? Thanks
Wednesday, August 5th, 2009 AT 4:41 PM

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Tiny
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You need to get a cooling system pressure test done first and foremost. It sounds liek you may have a slight coolant leak.
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Wednesday, August 5th, 2009 AT 5:19 PM
Tiny
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Thanks for your quick respnse. Your info was helpful. One last question. Could this be leaky head gasket?
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Wednesday, August 5th, 2009 AT 5:30 PM

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