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itcould cause the car to over heat. wich can destroy your motor. if it didnt over heat you have another problem. Kia has had a lot of problems with the fuel pump ground back by the tank.

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Q: If you forget to your replace the radiator cap on a 2003 Kia Spectra would that cause the car to die?
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