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 ?
There are four causes of the engine failure. The four causes of the engine failure includes engine overheating, lubrication problems, misassembly , and detonation.
99% of the time it is overheating of the engine.
usually overheating of the engine
The engine is overheating.
the car will break or shut off automaticly
A faulty gasket, overheating of the engine or old age. Or, a combination of any of these causes.
The most common cause is the engine overheating.
Low octane fuel, timing to far advanced, overheating.
low anitfreeze, no water, busted headcap
A faulty temperature sensor can cause the ECm to think your engine is overheating, this turning the heat light on constantly. You should make sure that your engine isn't in fact overheating though.
The most common cause of engine lockup is a lack of oil. Also, an engine overheating from lack of coolant can cause an engine to lock up.
The engine is overheating. The check engine light is not on because you have no problem with the emissions system which this light monitors.