Q: After a 356 mile commute, my car overheated and anti-freeze was all over my engine and under the hood. No apparent leaks.
This is the first time this has happened. Is it possible that it is just a bad radiator cap? What else can it be ? What do you suggest I do? There are no apparent leaks and my reservoir was basically full before my trip. Now, it was empty but remains full as I poured more into the reservoir. Only heats up as I press on the gas.
My car has 100000 miles.
My car has a manual transmission.
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