car overheats

1997 KIA SEPHIA
230,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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LOPEZSOLDIER
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car is overheating when standing still
Dec 11, 2010 at 6:21 AM
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FIXITMR
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check to see if radiator fan is coming on. if not it could be a sensor or a relay or the fan itself. you can test fan by unplugging and applying 12v from battery with a couple wires.
Dec 11, 2010 at 7:19 AM
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MHPAUTOS
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Check that the thermostat is opening, check the fans are working, are you using coolant? if these are all OK get the radiator checked for blocked core tubes, and get a head check done for a head gasket problem, also ensure that the radiator cap is working and holding the correct pressure.

mark (mhpautos)
Dec 20, 2010 at 9:14 AM
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