Power steering out and car overheating
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Mechanic01
268 days ago
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Is your serpentine belt on and tight?
Customer
268 days ago
I'm not sure honestly.
Mechanic01
268 days ago
ok are you taking this to a shop?
Customer
268 days ago
I'm not sure honestly
268 days ago
ok are you taking this to a shop?
Customer
268 days ago
Idk at the momentI really don't have the funds for it
Mechanic01
268 days ago
ok so check and see if your belt is on and ok
Customer
268 days ago
Just a sec
Mechanic01
268 days ago
ok
Customer
268 days ago
It's loose!!!!
Mechanic01
268 days ago
so you will need to check the pulleys and see what failed and repair that
Customer
268 days ago
Ok
Mechanic01
268 days ago
if you hit any snags just let me know
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