I have a 1993 Pontiac Sunbird, my radiator cap is spraying out

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coolant. Why? I just replaced my thermostat and I have plenty of coolant in my reservoir. I don't know why coolant is spraying out from under my radiator cap though. What could it be?
 
because it is a General Motors car. :)

Seriously though..take it in. I'm not sure.
 
You Probably Only Have It Half Way On. Give It A Push Down And Twist It Another Half Turn
 
After replacing the radiator cap with a new one, there should be no coolant leaks when the engine is not overheating. If you have coolant leaks when the engine is operating normally, fix the leaks which can be in the radiator, hoses, water pump or anywhere in the coolant system. Make sure your coolant has been flushed and refilled with the proper coolant and the air bled from the system. It's assumed that you inserted the new thermostat like the old one came out and that it's not reversed in direction.
http://www.automedia.com/Keep_Your_Eye_on_the_Thermostat/ccr20041201th/1
http://www.diynetwork.com/diy/ab_auto_cooling_system/article/0,2021,DIY_13676_4098334,00.html

http://www.aa1car.com/library/2004/cm60450.htm
http://www.aa1car.com/library/overheat.htm
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replace your radiator cap, they are inexpensive and easy to replace. They do go bad...
 
check your engine and see if it overhead. it it does. than you need to check the fan. because sometime coolant spray because of engine overhead, other than that check the hoses, water pump. take it to mechanic if it get any worse. good luck.
 
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