why my vw is over heating?

Asked by Bangaly Apr 19, 2012 at 12:44 AM about the 2000 Volkswagen Jetta GLS VR6

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

My vw jetta is over heating and there is a anti-freeze lick some where. What wrong? where can i fix that?

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Michael answered 12 years ago

check the oil for coolant in it. it will be the color of a chocolate milkshake if theres coolant in it. check for leaks near the intake manifold, thermostat, steam from the radiator, etc. anywhere coolant flows, check. without more info, nobody can help you.

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Andrew answered 12 years ago

theres a temp sensor you should check also

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