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Old 09-22-2003, 10:31 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Car overheating problem

OK lately my temp gauge been going sometimes up to the last bar but mostly to the 3rd bar. The radiator seem fine , its full and minty green. Its not like the car is smoking or like REALLY burning HOT. Im guessing its the sensor? What else could it be? Thanks.

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Could be your thermostat. Are your fans turning on?
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Could be your thermostat. Are your fans turning on?
I was thinking about that also. The passenger side fan turns on when the car is off.
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your car isnt overheating, your oil is
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your car isnt overheating, your oil is
Why would my oil overheat? Explain please.
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The list of possible root causes for an overheat is actually pretty short:
- Clogged Radiator
- Fan problems
- Impediments to air flow (bugs, etc)
- Collapsed lower radiator hose
- Water pump
- Thermostat
- Coolant leak
- Combustion gas in the coolant (from broken head gasket)
- Overly high idle speed in stop and go traffic
- EXTREMELY de-tuned car
- Inadequate Radiator
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twin,
I had the same problem and it ended up i was 1/2 low on coolant. I filled my coolant and now my car doesnt over heat.

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I had the same problem and it ended up i was 1/2 low on coolant. I filled my coolant and now my car doesnt over heat.

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Hi Theresa I'll give that a try today. I'll keep you guys posted. Thanks.
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