What makes car's overheat, noob question?

Myteg

New Member
what can cause a car to overheat? some told me radiator and water pump. im jus wondering if theres anything else? Thanks.
 

dc2GS-R

Super Moderator
Thermostat is usually the most likely thing. Leaky radiator finishes at a strong second. There are plenty of things that can cause it, but those two are the most common. Are you losing coolant?

Bad thermostat - causes coolant to not circulate
Leaky Radiator - causes loss of coolant which can lead to overheating
Leaky hoses - same as above
Bad water pump - same as above plus poor circulation
Bad radiator cap - allows coolant to boil
Radiator fans not functioning - not enough airflow at low speed/idle
Blown headgasket - combustion heat enters water jacket
Insufficient airflow - huge intercooler? bad ducting?
 
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