Q: my car is running hot and i have already changed my thermostat and sensor. a coolant build on the hose beside the housing

asked by on May 03, 2017

my car is running hot and i have already replaced my thermostat, radiator,and sensor. I have notice a coolant build on the hose beside the thermostat housing. When i took my car to the shop they told me my cluster was outBut a different shop told me. It was my waterpump.

My car has 140346 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.

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