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Question posted by roskopatricia on November 17th, 2010

Coolant Leak From 2002 Chev Malibu 3.1, Coolant Leaking From Overflow

Car had lower intake manif

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Answer #1: Posted by cobrasdh on November 26th, 2010 1:23 PM

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The coolant may be filled to much if it is doing this only when the car is hot. Coolant expands with heat so that would explain your problem.

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