'09 pissing antifreeze from coolant overflow

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child_of_fire

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Hey guys,

My '09 is leaking antifreeze from coolant overflow reservoir hose. Runs normal on highway but in traffic heat crept up to full and started leaking antifreeze. I switched to engine ice coolant about a year ago and has been good since. Would this indicate thermostat? Which one is recommended if so?
 
It could be either the thermostat, blocked radiator, bad pressure cap or a head gasket.
The 'stat can be checked, feel the rad during warm-up for noticeably colder area which would indicate a blockage, replace the pressure cap.
If all OK swear a lot 'cos you need to replace the head gaskets (unlikely though...)
 
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