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Either your coolant level is too low, or your cooling system components (water pump, thermostat, rad cap, hoses, etc) are failing. Under normal conditions you really should not be losing coolant, so if you have to continually add coolant there is cause for concern. Best to take it to a shop and have them look at it if you are unfamiliar with the system.
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Put AC ON car over heats?
put on ac in car and over heats
Can the check engine light come on if the car over heats?
Yes, on most cars it will.
What happens when your car over heats?
Either 2 things...it breaks down...or it explodes
Why does car overheat while driving?
Need to change your thermastat i have done that but still over heats when driving
What happens to a car engine when it over heats?
crack the engine block and oil mixes with water or antifreeze.
Why does your car overheat while driving?
Need to change your thermastat i have done that but still over heats when driving
What could cause the car to over heat you put in a new water pump and thermostat and hose the fans are working but the car heat to 253 dgrees and over heats?
clogged radiator
Is it convection conduction or radiation when the inside of the car heats in the sun?
It is radiation. Sunlight enters the car and heats up material inside.
Your car over heats quickly when you give it gas?
Check coolant level Perhaps thermostat is not opening to allow coolant flow
How do you test water pump on a 1997 Ford Taurus?
Take the thermostat out, start the car and let it idle, see if it over heats. With the thermostat out of your car, it should just constantly circulate water, making it take longer to heat up. If it heats up fast then chances are that your pump is out. DO NOT LET THE CAR REDLINE.
Car over heats when in idle?
Sounds like you need a radiator coolant flush or you need a bigger radiator for your vehicular transport thingy.
How do you know if thermostat on 2000 grand am needs replacement?
if your car over heats alot then that is a pretty good sign. aslong as it isn't your water pump. but thermostat is a good place to start. if you replace the thermostat and it still over heats. (assuming that is why you are asking) then it could be the water pump.
