Overheating

RASMATAZ

MECHANIC
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Check the coolant level and also if the cooling fans are coming on if okay get it block and pressure tested.

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Monday, June 18th, 2018 AT 4:20 PM (Merged)

BENNETT84

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2004 NISSAN XTERRA
V6
4WD
AUTOMATIC
150,000 MILES

Car is running hot. Changed fan clutch, changed water pump, put new radiator cap on, new thermostat, flushed radiator, and still running hot.

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Monday, June 18th, 2018 AT 4:20 PM (Merged)

HMAC300

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Pressure check coolant system for an internal leak like ahead gasket. Also, if truck was in a wreck recently make sure there is a fan shroud on it or fan clutch will not work.

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Monday, June 18th, 2018 AT 4:20 PM (Merged)

COREY CARROLL

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2000 NISSAN XTERRA
6 CYL
AWD
AUTOMATIC
130,000 MILES

For some reason when sitting in traffic it will overheat. I know after it does this it pushes the coolant out. However, the overflow tank is always about half way full, like it will not go back into the radiator from the reservoir. I have changed the thermostat it fixed the problem for a short time only to return again.

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Monday, June 18th, 2018 AT 4:20 PM (Merged)

CARADIODOC

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If the overheating never occurs when driving at higher speeds, the best suspect is an electric radiator fan that is not turning on. That is not needed at highway speeds when natural air flow is sufficient.

Also, check for a radiator fan fuse that is blown. Most commonly when that happens, it is because the fan motor has tight bearings. That causes it to draw higher current than normal. The fix for that is a new fan motor or assembly, then a new fuse.