My car is running hot within 10 minutes. it runs all the ...
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Ron
397 days ago
Hi! Welcome to JustAnswer. Thank you for contacting us for assistance with your vehicle. I'm Ron. I will be happy to assist you with your question. May I ask to whom I have the pleasure of speaking with today?
Customer
397 days ago
JoyaJoya Fredericks
Ron
397 days ago
Hello, Joya Nice to see you today! I'm sorry to hear you are having this problem. I know this can be frustrating. When you say the car is billowing smoke, is the smoke coming from the tailpipe?
Customer
397 days ago
no it's coming from the radiator
Ron
397 days ago
Okay thank you for the clarification, Please give me one moment to type out some information for you. Sit tight one minute. I'll be right back !
Customer
397 days ago
okare we supposed to communicate here or via text?
Ron
397 days ago
Thank you for holding Joya,
SMoke coming from the radiator indicates the cooling system is not sealing usually due to a leaking radiator or the radiator cap is not sealing. The cooling system has to hold pressure in order to not boil over. Since you have already replaced the thermostat and the radiator then the next step would be to have the cooling system pressure tested including the radiator cap to be sure they will hold pressure. If they are not able to hold proper pressure the cooling system will boil over and that causes the smoke your seeing, the pressure test will also determine if in fact, the water pump is leaking as well as all the other components in the cooling system. I would also recommend that you have a block test performed to check fora leaking head gasket.
Customer
397 days ago
thank you!!!!!
Ron
397 days ago
You're very welcome,Joya! Glad I could be of some help today! I hope everything works out well for you! If there are any additional questions on this issue that should arise, please feel free to reply and ask! Have a great day.
Ron
397 days ago
Thank you as well.
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