Overheating

Tiny
HEYSFIELD1979
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  • 2001 MAZDA 626
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 163,000 MILES
My car overheats when driving down the road. What would cause this?
Friday, February 11th, 2011 AT 7:03 PM

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Tiny
RASMATAZ
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  • 75,992 POSTS
Check and test the thermostat, radiator if it's clogged up, water pump if it's circulating coolant-if all ok, try bleeding it could be airlocked. If it continues have it blocked and pressure tested.
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