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  1. so from what i've read this car has a real bad overheating problem. well here's my case and im going to take it to a shop tomorrow for htem to check it. Anyways about 2 years ago i changed my radiator, then about 4-6 months ago i took my car to a radiator shop becuase coolant was completely gone and my car was overheating bad, so i was told its an engine problem and he would pour some stuff in to seal it and its not a fix but it'll save me from having to get a new engine so i said ok. He said he could change the radiator but it wouldnt help me. He "sealed" it, put in green coolant and i was on my way, no more overheating. then 3 weeks ago i went in for an oil change at a independant lexus toyota honda shop and they changed my oil and put red coolant in, basically mixing the green adn the red together. Well the day after i noticed there was reddish brown sandy grit inside the tank where you poor coolant in so i drove it back adn was told that the antifreeze eats away at the metal adn so you have the sandy stuff and that i need to flush it in the near future. i dont know much so i took his word for it. Today my car suddenly overheated while taking my uncle siteseeing so i drove home becuase i wasnt that far and took the other car out. Then earlier tonite i checked on my engine and poured out the inch of liquid and dark red-brown grit in the tank and opened the radiator cap and poured in 24oz of water becuase it was completely empty and i have no coolant and its late. after i poured in the water i found i could pour another 24oz in and there was a puddle under my car. This makes me wonder is it leaking or did i spill some. Do i need a new engine like the radiator guy said? what should i do.
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