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Water pump. Could be going out or just belt slipping. Also a sticking thermostat.

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Q: What other than a radiator can cause a car to run hot?
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Can the ac cause a car to overheat?

Yes---after air goes thru condensor,it is warmer than if ac is off. Clean the radiator


What happens if you have a hole in your radiator?

Your car will leak anti-freeze/coolant. If you run out of fluid in your radiator then your car will overheat in a short period and cause much more damage. Fix your radiator!


Would a cracked pipe cause air in a car radiator?

YES


What causes your car radiator water level to reduce?

There are several causes that will reduce the water level in your car radiator. The most common cause is evaporation. Engine overheating will also reduce the radiator water level.


What can go wrong with a car radiator?

Many things can go wrong with a car radiator. Since the car radiators job is to keep the car from over heating, the radiator can become to hot and become damaged, and it can also become clogged with dirt and debris. A car radiator can also become rusted and sludge can get built up in the wires which will cause it to over heat.


What damage can a dried up radiator cause?

It will almost certainly cause your car to overheat, which can lead to costly damage if it cracks a head gasket! Put some water in your radiator!


What other property is required of a car radiator other than ability to transfer heat energy and being light?

Resistance to flexing and vibration and corrosion and electrolysis.


could a crack in my auto radiator cause my car to overheat?

You need to go get your car looked at by an auto repairman if you have a crack in your auto radiator. They can tell you if it needs replaced or just fixed.


How do you remove radiator 2001 Subaru Forester?

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What can cause a car to over heat?

Well a possibility is a problem with the radiator, either it needs to be fixed, replaced, or has no radiator fluid in it to cool the engine.


What are the advantages of having a car radiator?

There are different types of car radiator, one of which is an 'Aluminum Raditor'. The advantages of this type over the others is that firstly it is more lightweight than other metals, and cheaper to fix. Other advantages are more durable in high temperatures, and more resilient if you were involved in an accident.