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Check the thermostat and replace if you have more than 30,000 miles on it They sometimes stick partially closed and cause overheating. A second cause may be a clogged or undersized radiator. You can have a radiator shop clean it or better yet, have them build a new radiator but add an extra row of coils to add extra cooling.
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Vibrating while idling?
There are many reasons why your car might vibrate while it is idling. It could be running too hard for example.
Car died while idling?
If the car dies while idling, the timing might be off. Other causes can include a clogged fuel filter or a bad spark plug.
Why does your car surge while idling?
There can be many reasons why a car surges while idling. Some of these reasons are the computer could be dying, or the fuel injector are giving the engine too much gas.
Why does a car run at a normal temperature while running but gets hot while idling?
Cooling fan may not be working as it should. If it is not coming on either the fan is defective, fuse is blown, or the thermal sensor is bad. If it is running and the engine is still overheating the radiator may be partially clogged.
What happens if you drive your car while its overheating?
In brief, you will blow the engine.
How much fuel does a SUV waste idling?
Effectively all the fuel that it burns while idling. You are getting 0 miles per gallon while idling.
Will a catalytic converter cause car to shut off while idling?
No, very doubtful.
Your son's 1994 Chevy cavalier is overheating you noticed that the radiator fan was not running while the car was idling in parkis this normal or could this be the problem of the overheating?
The fan should turn on whenever the engine temperature reaches a certain point. If the fan does NOT come on, the cooling system is not able to dissipate the excess heat. Yes, it can cause the engine to overheat.
What should you do if your car is overheating while driving?
pull over and call for help
Do I check transmission oil level with engine idling or not on my Camry 2002?
Trans fluid is always checked with car level and idling while warmed up.
What is wrong when car shakes when idling?
If your car is shaking while it is idling, it is most likely your automatic choke. The automatic choke is not operating correctly but if you remove the choke and put a lubricant on it, it should stop shaking.
Why does your 2002 Volvo S80 T6 emit a peculiar odor and white smoke after idling or being driven a short while then clear up?
White smoke is most often associated with a blown head gasket. If your car is overheating this is more than likely the problem.
