Q: Overheated and will not start

asked by on May 13, 2017

My 95 corolla ran hot. It stopped several times. I discovered a radiator leak and sealed it with sealer. It ran hot again and now wont turn over. Can you help me

My car has 172000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.

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