2003 Dodge Intrepid radiator/thermostat

2003 DODGE INTREPID
130,000 MILES • 2.7L • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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JJMAD
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Good afternoon, my name is Julie & i need your help, plz! As i was talking 2 friend, my 2003 dodge intrepid was running, & all of a sudden we heard a loud popping noise & then alot of smoke coming from under the hood! When we opened hood of car, there was some sort of fluid all over everything! Is this my radiator hose or my thermostat? Thanks in advance 4 ur help!!
May 8, 2015 at 1:26 PM
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CARADIODOC
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If the fluid is green, that's antifreeze and most likely a hose ruptured. You'll have to wait a little while for everything to cool down, then add some water in the radiator and see where it's leaking out. Post a photo if possible when you find the leak.
May 8, 2015 at 1:40 PM