Hello my car is over heating an just cut off


Hello my car is over heating an just cut off Mechanic's Assistant: Have you checked the coolant? Have you checked for a leak in the cooling system? I think it’s a leak somewhere I just pulled a lot of coolant in it I’m on...

Hello my car is over heating an just cut off Mechanic's Assistant: Have you checked the coolant? Have you checked for a leak in the cooling system? I think it’s a leak somewhere I just pulled a lot of coolant in it I’m on the side of the road 1 hour away from my house Mechanic's Assistant: What is the make/model/year of your car? 2010 Dodge Charger Mechanic's Assistant: Are you fixing your Charger yourself? What have you tried so far? I replace da cooling fan Mechanic's Assistant: Anything else you want the Mechanic to know before I connect you? It’s smoking now

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If you had a coolant leak and the vehicle overheated to the point that the engine shut off, the head gasket may be blown. You also mentioned that vehicle is smoking. That is another indicator that the head gasket may be blown.

Omg I'm 1 hour away from my housecan I drive with it like this
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I would not recommend it no.

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