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Possible diagnoses for an overheating engine

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    by Donna Coates

    It's not hard to figure out what is wrong when an engine is overheating. Every time one comes to me, I follow this exact same process, and it has not done me wrong yet. People pay me alot of money just for telling them thi...read more

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    by Ross Valigura

    An overheating engine can usually be narrowed down to 4 things: 1. radiator 2. fan 3. thermostat 4. heater core. If it is not one of these four things, you have major engine problems. When the car is cold, take the r...read more

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    by Austin Vail

    When an engine overheats, several things might be going on but one of the most common is old cooling fluid. Most people think of the cooling fluid as anti-freeze, which is true but does not tell the whole story. Anti-f...read more

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    by Derry Lennon

    There are many possible causes of an engine overheating,A few of the most common reasons being: 1. Thermostat not opening. 2. Water pump not turning. 3. Cooling fan not cutting in i.e.electric fan. 4. Blocked radiator....read more

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    by Jessica Nelkie

    Here are the main problems that will cause overheating and how to detect the culprit. First, check your coolant level in your reservoir (removing the radiator cap while it is hot will only cause you to get seriously burned...read more

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    by Sophea Phen

    Every one knows that if your not into buying a new vehicle maybe its because of your budget or you aren't ready for a new vehicle just yet. What ever the case is, you always would love to bargain so you shop around. Buyi...read more

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    by Dallas Herr

    Lets start with giving some warnings here. If your engine starts to overheat stop driving and turn the car off and get it towed to your garage. When you keep driving a car that is overheating you may cause some serious dam...read more

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    by Glenn Morrison

    An overheating engine is never an exciting or fun thing to experience,especially when its in bumper to bumper traffic .To try preventing this inspect your cooling system look for obvious leaks or cracks in hoses,check bel...read more

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