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Old 07-13-2009, 02:05 PM
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I made a very very horrible mistake. I added a gallon of coolant with out mixing with water. Drove for a few weeks and car started over heating AC shut off... I was wondering if a Flush would fix this problem?
 
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Old 07-13-2009, 02:31 PM
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Ok.. why did you have to add the coolant?
 
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Old 07-13-2009, 08:41 PM
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I don't know why but I think I had a small leak somewhere.
 
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Old 07-13-2009, 08:41 PM
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I believe the reservoir had a small crack in it.
 
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Old 07-13-2009, 09:18 PM
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Ok.. is all that fixed? Is there anything else that could cause overheating besides too high antifreeze/water ratio? I mean, you could always just let 1/2 gallon or so out and add back the water. But if your low and needing to add more, you've other problems
 
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