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Why is my car leaking water and overheating?

As soon as I start my car, it overheats and fluid starts leaking out from the vehicle. I tried replacing the engine coolant but it doesn’t seem to have helped either issue. Why is my car leaking water and overheating?

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Kara Vanderbeek · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Oh no! Having car maintenance issues is never fun, particularly when you’re unsure what’s causing the problem.
It sounds like your car is suffering from a coolant leak. As a result of coolant leaking from the vehicle, your engine is overheating.
A coolant leak can be caused by a variety of factors, including a cracked hose, leaking gasket, damaged water pump, or faulty radiators.
To address this issue, have your coolant system pressure tested by a professional mechanic to determine the leak source. Once the source of the leak has been found, a mechanic can repair the damaged area and you can get safely back on the road.
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