There are several things that can cause transmission overheating. One of the most common causes is overloading or overworking a system.
overheating of the fluid. This causes the transmission to slip. Slipping causes damage as friction material wears out quickly and even more overheating. This eventually causes failure.
The causes from a meltdown are due to overheating/overpowering of the main power source
99% of the time it is overheating of the engine.
usually overheating of the engine
to much current
The overheating due to friction is a cause.
power steering box
poor cooling mechanisms, and overloading.
the car will break or shut off automaticly
There are a few reasons a vehicle is overheating. The common causes are the thermostat, water pump, radiator, or the fan stopped working.
a 2002 Alero could have several problems causing the overheating. Thermostat, water pump, or clogged radiator issues are the most common causes of overheating.