Steaming Car

Asked by Kody May 24, 2019 at 10:44 AM about the 1999 Chevrolet Camaro Coupe RWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

My car is steaming after a few minutes of driving and not
overheating, any idea what this might be?

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It can steam even if it's not overheating if you have a leak. Check your heater hoses, radiator hoses, radiator and water pump for a leak. Twenty year old hoses can rot out but still look okay on the outside.

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A pinhole coolant leak can also spray onto an exhaust header and cause more steam than you might think. Follow Hornet's advice and check all those items for leaks.

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