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I have a 2000 dodge caravan 3.0L and it keeps overheating. Everyday i have to put coolant in the the reservior tank and the temp. gage keeps going towards the hot. Just recently i noticed that there is coolant leaking. do you think i might need a new radiator

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It could be a few things related to your cooling system, hopefully not too serious, it could be a leaking radiator, bad radiator or heater hose, leaking water pump, or worse case scenario a blown head gasket. Your best bet is to take it to a Radiator Shop or a reputable mechanic and have your cooling system pressure tested to find out where the leak is coming from.

In the meanwhile I would not drive it too much because if it overheats too many times you can blow the head gasket on the cylinder head which will cost you at least $1500 to repair.

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Dear,

firstly get the leakage stop as it is wasting the coolant and also look for either there is any blockage in the radiator hose, radiator fins, water pump etc..

this will surely solve your problem

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Depends on where the leak is. Have it pressure to tested or go live chat so I can explain an ez way to do it.

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