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What causes engine overheating?

Updated: 10/20/2022
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I'm not a mechanic / technician but I can think of several things :

In no particular order :

- low engine coolant level , or no engine coolant because of a leak

- engine thermostat sticking closed

- restricted ( dirty ) radiator

- water pump not circulating the engine coolant because of an impeller or belt problem

- a problem with the engine cooling fan not running so air flows through the radiator

any body else have any ideas ?

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