Possible poor circulation in the coolant system. This can be caused by rust deposits or other blockage in the colon within the water system. Also, a defective bladder could cause an overheat condition. A non working water pump could also be the culprit.
2000 Pontiac grand am se keeps over heating I changed the water pump, the thermostat, radiator cap, head, and it is still over heating. make sure thermostat is going the right way , spring gose to the motor
To keep the car engine from over heating
I highly doubt it, a radiatior keeps your car from over heating so no radiator and your engine might explode. The early Volkswagon beetles were air cooled, no radiator.
your car is over heating
If it is not actually over heating, then if the smell is outside the car, look for coolant leaks around the head and the thermostat cover. Inside the car could be a leaking heater coil.
If your car is over heating you may want to check your thermostat and replace it may solve your over heating problems
that's because car was on too long. that's because car was on too long.
Did you bleed the air valve? if you open any part of the cooling system on a dodge intrepid, ie: change the radiator hose or thermostat housing. You need to bleed the air out the Valve. If not the car will over heat.
Can result in freezing in the winter and over-heating in the summer.
If your Pathfinder is over heating then you may have an issue with the coolant. You can try adding more coolant to ensure that your car is no longer over heating. You can also double check to make sure your blower is actually cooling your engine.
If your vehicle keeps overheating, you should flush the cooling system, replace the coolant, and replace the thermostat. In fact, you should have done that before this.
Usually heating is done by passing air over the hot engine so no extra fuel (gas/petrol) is used.