We drove up a mountain came back down over heated smoke p...


We drove up a mountain came back down over heated smoke poured from under the hood popped hood and [coolant](/topics-coolant-nissan/) is everywhere Mechanic's Assistant: Where exactly do you think the noise is coming from?...

We drove up a mountain came back down over heated smoke poured from under the hood popped hood and [coolant](/topics-coolant-nissan/) is everywhere Mechanic's Assistant: Where exactly do you think the noise is coming from? And how long has this been going on? There is no noise Mechanic's Assistant: What is the make/model/year of your car? 2013 Nissan rouge Mechanic's Assistant: Are you fixing your vehicle yourself? What have you tried so far? I’ve tried nothing I need to know what I can do

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Hi! Hope I can help sorry to hear about your coolant leaking you could have a stuck thermostat or leaking hose or cracked radiator , you should have the system pressure check for any leaks first

Will I be able to drive it homeWe’re about 30 minutes away?
Automotive Expert
If was over heating first you might have a stuck thermostat you can try and fill with water and see it the engine cools down while running let it cool first . then see if still leaks out .

It's been shut off for about 45 minutes now
Automotive Expert
If you have a leak or over heats I would not drive it you could damage the engine

Okay
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Okay try and fill the radiator now and see what happens

I have no water around me I'm going to need to see if I can get someCould the incline of driving up an incline could have caused itA mountain\*
Automotive Expert
If was real hot it can overheat and come out the overflow also

We drove up a mountain and had absolutely no issues prior to that could the elevation cause it?It was a 2500 foot incline
Automotive Expert
I would get some water next and check it

I'm all set im just gonna get towed home
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Okay and just let me know if you need anything just post back Thank you Roy!

Thanks
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