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Old Dec 13, 2006 | 05:27 PM
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My step dad was borrowing my car and noticed small "woofs" of steam coming from my hood, the radiator was not empty i guess but it wasnt full, and the temperater was a little above half. Does this mean my head gasket blew?
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Old Dec 13, 2006 | 05:31 PM
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It means your step dad doesn't like you and he beat the **** out of your car.
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Old Dec 13, 2006 | 05:38 PM
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Take oil cap and check if there's water/white spots...which means water and oil's mixing...steam doesn't automatically mean you blew your head gasket...could be hose/water leak somewhere. High temp could mean a few things too. Is your fan coming on?
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Old Dec 13, 2006 | 06:18 PM
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ya fan is coming on and i havent checked inside the valve cover yet
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Old Dec 14, 2006 | 01:57 PM
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no water spots or anything, i refilled the radiator. should i flush it and put a resealing mixture in it?
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Old Dec 14, 2006 | 08:34 PM
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flog it & then find the source of your steam
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Old Dec 15, 2006 | 05:23 AM
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look along the top of the radiator for cracks when its warm...especially near where the fans mount at the top.
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