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Old 11-05-2007, 11:46 AM
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What are some signs of damage that would occur to your car from overheating??
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Check for antifreeze in the oil, sign of a headgasket from warping a head due to extreme heat.
Change the oil also, its no longer providing protection.
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The first thing I would do is flush out the oil. It bakes in there and loses viscosity when it overheats.
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