Anonymous Posted on Nov 18, 2008

2002 Hyundai elantra overheating.

The engine overheated very quickly. I checked all the fluids and they were all good. The oil is not milky. The upper radiator hose is hot though while the other one is not at all. Otherwise, car runs perfectly.

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Anonymous Nov 19, 2008

Went to replace the thermostat and hoses only to find the water outlet was busted. The only place to get another is from the dealer. Changed the hoses and thermostat too. Thanks for leading me in the right direction.
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Anonymous Mar 18, 2014

My car was overheating and when I pulled the radiator cap off, the fluid was a chocolate milk color..i flushed the radiator and thought the problem was solved..the next morning I checked it and again there was the milky substance in the radiator.i also keep running low on transmission fluid.What can be the problem

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Sounds like the waters not flowing correctly could be thermostat or other blockage.Are radiator fans working when vehicle is at operating temperature?Generaly this is a thermostat fault or faulty temperature sensor.

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