Overheating a lot

Tiny
BLAKE NELSON
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  • 2002 FORD MUSTANG
  • 3.8L
  • V6
  • 2WD
  • MANUAL
  • 86 MILES
My car has been over heating a lot when I get on it even a little like going up mountains and producing a weird smell like my catalytic converters are full.
Sunday, February 26th, 2017 AT 6:56 PM

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Tiny
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The best place to start is with a chemical test for a leaking cylinder head gasket. Your mechanic can do that in a few minutes. It involves drawing air from the radiator, while the engine is running, through a glass cylinder with two chambers partially-filled with a special dark blue liquid. If combustion gases are present, the liquid will turn bright yellow. The additional clue is the level will be dropping in the coolant reservoir.
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