Overheating

Tiny
JOSH HAYDEN
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  • 2012 NISSAN ALTIMA
  • 2.5L
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 170,000 MILES
I think my water pump is bad is there any thing I can do to make it run a little longer until I can afford to change it?
Tuesday, August 3rd, 2021 AT 8:36 AM

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Tiny
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Hello,

You car can overheat for various reasons.
Just so cover everything, first make sure you have correct amount of coolant in the reservoir and you are not leaking out.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/symptoms-of-an-overheating-engine

If the coolant level is good and its still overheating.
It could be for a stuck closed thermostat or a clogged radiator or hose. Another possibility is the radiator fans not working. Which can be due to bad fan motor or a bad relay.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-a-radiator-works
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-an-electric-cooling-fan-works
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/water-pump
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-an-engine-thermostat-works

Let me know little more info and we will go from there.

Thank you.
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Tuesday, August 3rd, 2021 AT 9:02 AM

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