What is causing my car to overheat?

1997 MAZDA MILLENIA
149,000 MILES
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DAWN82
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I just recently got a tune up about three days ago, and last night the car started to overheat. I have replaced the antifreeze this morning and was told to replace the thermostat. What else could be the problem if replacing the thermostat doesn't work?
Jun 25, 2012 at 10:40 PM
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MHPAUTOS
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Check cooling fans are turning on, are you loosing any coolant at all?
Jun 25, 2012 at 10:51 PM
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