Radiator

1998 VOLVO S70
158,453 MILES • 2.4L • 6 CYL • AWD • AUTOMATIC
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BRAD75
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When driving it does not get hot. But when I turn off the car it gushes out coolant.
Aug 16, 2016 at 12:55 PM
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STRAILER
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The coolant boils over because the engine is hot, I would do a coolant drain and fill and check for a blown head gasket

here are some guides to help you.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/coolant-flush-and-refill-all-cars

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/head-gasket-blown-test

Please let me know what you find

Best, Ken
Aug 19, 2016 at 9:08 PM
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BRAD75
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Ok thank you. I found it only does it after I use the A/C. It hasn't done it since I stopped using it. Would that still be what to do?
Aug 19, 2016 at 9:15 PM
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SATURNTECH9
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So does the AC ever start blowing hot when you were using it? Also is the AC/radiator fan working with the AC running? Does it ever overheat with the AC ON? also how old is your radiator cap?
Aug 20, 2016 at 3:35 PM
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