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    Need help diagnosing coolant leak/overheating problem on P5.

    Not just yet, need to gather up a few more parts. Gonna redo the radiator as well since I'm replacing most of the other stuff like the overflow bottle. I'll look into the coolant sensor for sure though, thanks.
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    Need help diagnosing coolant leak/overheating problem on P5.

    Good to know. That makes sense I can't find a spot that it's leaking from but it does look more like it's coming out of the overflow considering it has coolant puddles right below it.
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    Need help diagnosing coolant leak/overheating problem on P5.

    The timing belt was changed before I bought the car in February so it should be good. I don't have receipts from the guy though so I'll check that out for myself just to be sure. When you say engine coolant sensor is that a thermostat or a different part altogether?
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    Need help diagnosing coolant leak/overheating problem on P5.

    Would a faulty thermostat cause leaking or just bad readings on my gauge? Thanks for the reply I actually have a new thermostat right now I just bought since I thought it might be part of the issue.
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    Need help diagnosing coolant leak/overheating problem on P5.

    So while I was on the highway my car overheated and shut itself off. I was able to get it to a mechanic about a mile from that spot and they checked it out and said it was a faulty radiator cap causing it to leak fluid. They charged me 80 bucks for the diagnostic and part and sent me on my way...
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