2000 Kia Sportage overheating

2000 KIA SPORTAGE
117,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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WETUMPKA
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Can has been overheating at red lights. Checked water reservoir and it was low and I filled it. Next time, car was OK for 5 miles, then smoke billowed from AC vents and then gauge ran hot. Water still in coolant reservoir. I noticed an oily substance was on the AC vents. I'm afraid to drive it and don't have repair money. Any guesses?
Aug 23, 2015 at 4:14 PM
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WRENCHTECH
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You need to have the system pressure tested but it sounds like you may have blown a heater core.
Aug 23, 2015 at 5:37 PM