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If the temp gauge reads normal and the engine is not overheating, the thermostat is doing its job. The thermostat maintains the coolant temp by opening and closing allowing the coolant to flow or not to flow. When it is closed the coolant doesn't circulate.
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Why radiator not circulation temp gauge rising?
Stuck closed thermostat. Replace the thermostat.
Would the radiator fan not working cause overheating?
Yes, if the radiator fan is not working, it can cause overheating of the engine. The radiator fan helps to cool down the engine by pulling air through the radiator to remove heat. Without the fan, the engine may not receive adequate cooling, leading to overheating.
Why does the radiator get hot at the top but not the bottom?
there is no circulation possibly not enough coolant, stuck thermostat or failed pump
Why would steam be coming out from the radiator cap?
Radiator caps are pressure relief valves. They are rated at "pounds per square inch" and are designed to release some pressure from the radiator if it gets too high. If an engine overheats it can boil the coolant and this will cause the radiator cap to let out steam. Radiator caps DO lose their ability to regulate pressure and can release too soon. If the engine has not overheated, have the radiator cap tested and replaced as necessary.
What type of metal is a radiator made from?
A household radiator is cast iron. An automotive radiator would be aluminum or copper.
What would cause Both radiator hoses to collapsed?
Radiator cap
Cadillac 1996 deville overheats driving fast?
when overheating occurs at highway speeds the cause is usually. a radiator or coolant circulation problem, Check for a restricted or clogged radiator.
How would a radiator cap cause a leak?
A radiator cap would not cause a leak! However, if the radiator cap is holding pressure, other weak parts could signal issues in need of attention.
What would cause one side of the radiator to be hot and the other side cold?
I would suspect a clog in the radiator.
Would blown head gaskets cause your vehicle to overheat as soon as you drive it?
it is possible for heat from combustion to cause an engine to overheat quickly depending on where the gasket is blown, but i would look for a lack of coolant circulation first. if your coolant is not getting out of the motor and into the radiator it will overheat very quickly.
What would cause pressure in the radiator besides thermostatalready replaced head gasket?
radiator cap
Why would a leaking radiator hose cause a 350 motor to start working on 6 cylinders instead of 8?
A leaking radiator hose would NOT cause this to happen, you have 2 problems with this vehicle.
What would cause a top radiator hose to crush on a 2001 3.1 buick?
Check valve in radiator cap malfunction, replace radiator cap.
How do you determine clogged auto radiator?
poor water circulation
Why not circulate the water radiator?
Because it would cause the universe to explode
What would cause a radiator hose to blow?
They get old and become weak.
Would a cracked pipe cause air in a car radiator?
YES
