Q: What is it if a 1998 Jeep Cherokee starts overheating after 10-15 mins, and yesterday I tried to ride it out and the power steering
what is it if a 1998 jeep cherokee starts overheating after 10-15 mins, and yesterday i tried to ride it out and the power stearing and brakes went out. is it just the radiator??
My car has 164000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.
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