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Low coolant level?

Thermostat not opening?

Radiator plugged?

Defective radiator cap?

Water pump not circulating coolant?

System airbound?

Collapsed radiator hose?

Timing not adjusted properly (too far advanced)?

Head gasket?

Gauge not working properly?

Temperature sending unit?

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Q: Why is your car running hot not for the normal reasons?
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Why is my Sunfire running hot?

There are many reasons as to why a Sunfire may be running hot. Most likely the car is running low on coolant, or other fluids.


What does it means when your oil runs hot?

It literally means the oil that keeps the car's engine cool is running hotter than normal.


How far can you drive while car is running hot?

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What to do when car is running hot?

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What do you do when your car is running hot?

there is something wrong with your car. It's not supposed to run and its not supposed to be hot at the same time. Maybe its running for a fashion contest


Why is there heat radiating off hood of my 1998 Chrysler Intrepid?

The hood of almost any vehicle will get hot when you have been driving the car and this is normal. Excess heat may mean the engine is running hot.


Why is my 2002 Chevy Trailblazer running hot?

Your Trailblazer may be running hot because your fan is no longer working. It may also be running hot because your don't have coolant in your car.


Can an accident cause a car to start running hot?

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Why do you feel hotter after running on a hot day?

When you run on a normal cool or even cold day, when you have finished running you are hot. If it is hot to start with before your run, you are going to get hotter, hotter than running on a cool day.


Is your car running hot when the temperature gauge is at the halfway mark?

That depends on what the car is supposed to run at.