Q: Car was overheating almost to the red. I turned heater on, first it blew cold air then warm air for just a minute, then cold air.
Car was overheating almost to the. red, turned heater on,first blew cold air then warm air for just a minute then cold air again. Car died while ,pulled over put plenty of water in it. Sat for 20- 30 minutes. Car turns over but wont start.
My car has 180000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.
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