Q: Coolant blows out of return jug overflow when driving 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500
when driving up hill and about 2000 rpm cooling spray out of overflow jug. temp stays the same the water pump when cold makes noise at start up
My car has 1480000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.
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