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While driving i noticed steam coming from under the hood, so i immediately pulled over and turned the car off and the motor was bubbling. I let the motor cool off and then checked the fluid level and it was completely full. I drove about 5 miles down the road and it did it again. The temp light never came on. what could be the problem?

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Thermostat needs to be replaced. Refill the coolant after the engine is completely cool. If its still hot the coolant will expand and make it look like the radiator is full. Temp light won't always come on for a thermostat issue.

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looks like you have done everything but the problem with your car is that the cylider head gasket has gone have a look at the dipstick or remove the oil filler cap if it looks like mayo then 100% head gasket has failed you said no water on the floor so it must have gone into engine only way this can happen is head gasket failing, if you have put lot of water in to the cooling system then your sump will be full of oil water mix.

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the water pump is leaking it will need replaced its possible the thermostat is now damaged and cylinder head

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